Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A task force of hazmat-suited firefighters and police officers will begin clearing a Las Vegas wash of homeless residents due to safety concerns
With cancer a leading cause of firefighter deaths, PFAS in gear is under scrutiny as lawsuits, bans and new standards push for safer alternatives
A Tullahassee VFD firefighter was knocked down twice while working to extinguish a structure fire
Scott firefighters raced to a woods-edge blaze and found a 50-by-30-foot camp built from fridges, tires and AC units, erupting in explosions
Deputy Chief John Russell likened the reason to “a salmon swimming upstream” as dozens of firefighters were moving in, and the injured firefighter was trying to get out
Chiefs say Dr. Carl Schultz endangers patients, demoralizes crews by refusing prehospital blood transfusions, ketamine, magnesium and opioid-care pilots already used statewide
Colorado Springs firefighters found the man during a search of the former Bayou Seafood & BBQ site
The state-of-the-art facility combines two former frehouses and adds a public community room, signaling the city’s broader vision for neighborhood first-responder hubs
D.C. Fire and EMS Department firefighters train to rescue occupants in areas unreachable by ground or aerial ladders
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
In an attempt to reduce the amount of diesel exhaust trapped in the station, a source-capture exhaust system is being installed to be used in the station’s five most-used bays