Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Former fire administrators warn that suspending in-person NFA firefighter training weakens disaster preparedness and emergency response
The number of missing people has tripled in Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
The Ogdenburg Department of Public Safety said on social media firefighters identified the structure as suitable for exterior fire operations only thanks to prior knowledge and thorough pre-planning
The hot weather, limited water supply and a large amount of roofing materials inside the building hampered Cleveland firefighters
Chicago mother accused of fatally stabbing 4-year-old, injuring 2 other children says they were “possessed”
A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Teaneck home, displacing a family of three and prompting a multi-agency response
Officials continue searching for missing campers and face scrutiny over emergency warning systems
More than 80 people are confirmed dead, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, after catastrophic flooding swept through central Texas over the July Fourth weekend
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
Crews from both the Peoria Fire-Medical Department and the Surprise Fire Department were investigating after a bystander saw smoke when the explosion occurred
Fire prevention grants will enable local organizations to fund prevention activities, such as fuel reduction, wildfire planning and fire prevention education
Shawn Poole was reprimanded by the city last fall for using images of city property in campaign materials, posting information he learned through his work as a firefighter online and campaigning while on duty
“Our dispatchers are the first line of defense for not only the people calling in, but for the officers and others who are out handling the calls in person”
Water officials say they believe the extreme heat of the firestorm created a “toxic cocktail” of gases in burning homes that got sucked into the water pipes when the system depressurized
The 9-1-1 coordinator said the system is has a back-up plan when such an outage occurs
The East Peoria Fire Department found a satisfying way to upgrade its ambulance fleet and save the city money at the same time
Firefighters had to use hydraulic rescue tools, the Jaws of Life, to disassemble the bull and save the man
For the second time in a month, the Floyd County Council declined to fund the purchase of a third ambulance, but EMS officials won’t take no for an answer
House Speaker José Oliva said that he believes the issue should be dealt with at the local level