Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Dr. John Howard has yet to be reinstated as head of the WTC Health Program, as many staff remain without jobs—“a shell game,” says FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant
Prosecutors say Joshua Thompson ignored a restraining order and hid assault rifles, handguns, 2,000 rounds of ammo and meth pills
The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress” calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness
Two Raywick firefighters were injured when their fire engine went off the road while responding to a call
The Pickett Fire in Napa County and the Flat Fire spanning Deschutes and Jefferson counties have prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 5,000 residents
A University of Maryland probe reveals 130,000 hazardous-cargo cars rolled past 2.5M residents in six months, yet most local fire departments lack the teams, gear and data to handle a derailment
Benoit, Lafayette’s chief since 1993 and the department’s first Black chief, departs to become Acadian Ambulance’s fire liaison supervisor
Vernon first responders ventilated and cut the tube slide at Northeast Elementary to free a wedged 40-year-old, with EMS providing oxygen in the heat
The 600-pound bronze that greeted visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge was found charred with missing parts
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
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
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