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
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
FEMA funding will cover two-thirds of salaries and benefits for three years, after which Muskegon officials will keep the positions to bolster long-term public safety
Flames engulfed a Franklin Township home just before midnight, claiming the lives of five people
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An early-morning blast sent the public-housing chimney crashing onto a sidewalk and playground
Contingency plans from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management outline which fire operations will continue during funding lapse
Police believe a Wood Lake firefighter was driving under the influence of alcohol when the fire engine overturned after leaving school homecoming festivities
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
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
The State Fire Marshal Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded $600,000 to fire departments across the state
A court recently reversed a state Supreme Court judge’s ruling that the city can block arbitration in the contract dispute over a “minimum manning” clause
The Delaware Township Fire Department implemented a policy that allowed responders to use guns on duty, but rescinded it after receiving criticism
Palm Beach Gardens is outfitting firefighter-paramedics with a second set of gear to slide into when their first gets covered in ash or contaminated with blood
Officials said two fire trucks arrived at a house fire and the firefighters began fighting about who was supposed to respond
The cameras are linked to a growing network that spans five western states and a supercomputer in San Diego that may someday use AI to spot fires
After two years of research, a team of experts has determined that it will cost between $9.5 and $12.7 billion over the next ten years to expand NG911
The St. Augustine Fire Department recently added a supply of body armor and helmets to each of their trucks
Verizon seeks innovators to accelerate 5G technology development for first responders
PulsePoint alerts users to cardiac arrests within a quarter mile of their location, so people can provide treatment before paramedics arrive