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
A drier-than-normal winter, combined with strong winds, has created ideal conditions for the more than 200 wildfires burning across North and South Carolina
A former Waterbury firefighter contesting his firing for medical marijuana use could be held in contempt after allegedly violating court orders, including sending a defiant email to the mayor
After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders
A third firefighter is in surgery following the shooting on Canfield Mountain
From being struck by lightning three times to building a backyard fire museum, 88-year-old Ray Kresek has spent a lifetime preserving the disappearing world of fire lookouts
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
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
The Bargersville Fire Department used their drone to locate a man suspected of stealing a car and driving into a corn field
DARTdrones awarded $300,000 in grants toward free drone training in the six months of Round One funding
The launch of the UAS Integration Pilot Program kicked off with a live demonstration highlighting drone abilities, such as real-time aerial visibility
The products are designed to work together to improve command center operations
The Reno Fire Department recently tested sensors by SimpleSense that were designed to assist firefighters in primary searches
Monaca Fire Department No. 1 was awarded the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant to replace their old aerial truck
Manufacturer of the only Hydraulic Rescue Tools that can be operated with 1 or 2 batteries
The Boise Fire Department purchased four drones and trained four employees to operate them after a year-long effort to receive FAA authorization
Two stations had been using a “pop can” alarm as a backup to the broken system
Cost RecoverRX’s staff of NFIRS-certified experts help recover incident response costs to provide fire departments with a reliable, monthly revenue stream