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 Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said firefighters and an underwater rescue team pulled four horses from a pond at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Burlington
Ann Arbor’s fire chief says vertical growth is tying up crews with medical calls, elevator rescues and false alarms, raising concerns about staffing, response times and future high-rise readiness
The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion will debut a new helmet honoring America’s fallen firefighters in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
What would be your initial report and actions at this Prince George’s County fire?
FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
The FDNY says an unpermitted basement unit in a multi-family building led to a rapidly spreading blaze that killed a 34-year-old mother and her 17-day-old daughter
The year-long program will deploy remotely launched drones to 911 scenes to provide live video, boost responder safety and potentially deliver critical medical supplies
Wallingford firefighters faced heavy fire on the second floor of a home, pulled a dog to safety, and cleared a mayday after a firefighter rapidly exited via ladder
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Firefighters must remain vigilant at explosion response scenes, particularly when the blast source has yet to be identified
The challenge now is how to show up every day, with the same energy, and resist the threats of indifference and complacency
The public shouldn’t have to roll the dice about their emergency services, wondering who’s going to show up
The public and elected officials need to better understand the impact of inflation and rising gas prices on volunteer firefighters
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
PRODUCT NEWS
Departments can earn up to 10% of sales during first responder month
MSA Safety has secured a $10 million contract to supply SCBA to the Orange County Fire Authority, further expanding its presence in Southern California’s fire service market
The Davenport Fire Department unveiled a new $740,000 fire engine designed to boost mobility and offering the latest technology to better serve the community
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Rescue 42, a longtime leader in fire and rescue equipment, has earned the “Verizon Frontline Verified” status, highlighting the reliability of its mission-critical communications solutions
New smart radio provides essential location and incident information
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across