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
Anthony Gaul, recently named Sergeant Bluff’s first full-time fire chief, is celebrating milestones in the fire service alongside his two sons,
Official says preliminary findings show no intentional fire or pre-explosion at Judge Diane Goodstein’s home
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
A REACH medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” and crashed onto a Sacramento highway, trapping one crewmember
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The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze
A $150K grant will help fund the replacement of two repurposed Auburn Fire Department command vehicles
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
A broad array of Pierce Manufacturing designs will be on display at the annual event
The FAA-sanctioned industrial grade drone is designed for use specifically in public safety operations
The new ATOM harness, Flash.2 Escape Anchor and G11 Lifeline incorporate customer and CMC school instructors
Strategic partnership between Acela Truck Company and General Truck Body leads to 6x6 high water flood rescue vehicle for fire departments
Firefighters learned proper maneuvering in a boat, shore-based operations, defensive swimming, victim pickups from the water and how to paddle
Worcester Fire Department Firefighter John Callahan designed a way to direct fire truck exhaust away from first responders on the scene, limiting exposure to harmful fumes
With the aid of the ATV-3 Prowler, paramedics were able to get to the patient, load him onto a stretcher and deliver him to a crew waiting nearby
AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
A new drone will assist Zeeland Township Fire Department firefighters during water rescues, ice rescues, fires and missing person searches
Mansfield was recognized for its ongoing commitment to using CPR and defibrillators to save lives