Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
Greene County residents face potential insurance hikes following the unexplained closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
High school girls in Jackson County will get hands-on experience in fire, EMS and police careers
Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine
Roanoke Fire Captain Michael Reedy served since 2007 and led the department’s Fire Honor Guard and safety education programs for the community
The Aurora firefighters used a spotlight on a marked patrol car and forced the officer to swerve, leading to disciplinary action and transfers
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Five Task Forces, including search dogs and their handlers, have been activated for Hurricane Ian and deployed in or around Florida
Paid and volunteer firefighters worked together to answer hundreds of calls for rescues
What to expect as task forces deploy to hurricane ravaged areas
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine
Firefighters must remain vigilant at explosion response scenes, particularly when the blast source has yet to be identified
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
PRODUCT NEWS
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
Oakland firefighters had used the Jaws of Life during a call and then discovered it had been stolen
The Woodbridge Fire District will use AFG funds to place a new heavy rescue in service