Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Greene County residents face potential insurance hikes following the unexplained closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
A $150K grant will help fund the replacement of two repurposed Auburn Fire Department command vehicles
After weeks of training, Rocky Mount firefighters will place two Pierce Enforcers in service
Carroll County officials say his operational suspension mirrors his Montgomery County status and reinstatement depends on the case outcome
Supervisors grilled fire and OEM leaders over late, confusing warnings during the Palisades and Eaton wildfires
Richmond Firefighter Jonathan Clarke alleges companies like 3M, Chemours and Honeywell knew turnout gear contained cancer-linked “forever chemicals” but hid the danger
Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
With no landing doors between floors 4-8 and the car’s emergency brake locked, Ann Arbor firefighters lifted the employee 30 feet by rope
Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
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
Mansfield was recognized for its ongoing commitment to using CPR and defibrillators to save lives
The Idle Control System is designed to power warning lights, work lights and scene lights for more than 120 minutes
The new fans are designed to withstand the same intense environments as firefighters themselves encounter
The new hose size eliminates more than 20 pounds in weight and allows firefighter more maneuverability on scene
Fire Recovery USA, a California-based recovery service, is helping the Palestine Fire Department recoup costs from at-fault accidents of non-residents
The Rotary Club of Flagler County purchased the gear with the help of the nonprofit organization Hoods for Heroes
A division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, VFIS was one of the first insurance providers that specialized in options for the unique challenges that come with being a first responder
The devices are roughly the size of a smartphone and will be carried by all on-duty firefighters
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal information provided
The device, a small black box about four inches tall and wide, sends out alerts to drivers about the locations of the trucks to drivers using Waze