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
Three former Marion County firefighters who admitted to attacking a rookie firefighter will serve probation under a plea deal, while charges against a paramedic were dropped
Danielson’s interim fire chief unveiled a recovery plan focused on recruitment, morale and emergency readiness after more than half the volunteer department resigned
Fire crews battled large wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties as smoke reduced visibility, forced road closures
Cameron Hamilton, who was fired after defending FEMA’s role in disaster response, would take over an agency facing staffing losses, reform pressure
Twenty-six workers were safely evacuated from Platform Habitat 9 miles off the Southern California coast
The review includes stricter thresholds for federal disaster declarations, direct state payments within 30 days and one-time survivor aid in place of long-term housing support
After a Manhattan fire killed three people, records show the building’s landlord has hundreds of unresolved violations across multiple New York City properties
A possible fuel-related explosion aboard a 40-foot cabin cruiser near the Haulover Sandbar sparked a mass-casualty response
A Riverside County firefighter/paramedic faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors alleged he sexually assaulted three women, including one at a Temecula fire station
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
What to expect as task forces deploy to hurricane ravaged areas
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing.
MagneGrip’s Complete Clean Air Solutions combine exhaust capture and air purification systems to protect crews from diesel fumes, airborne toxins and viruses
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in
The district serves 138 square miles in Pueblo County, Colo.
Current CEO Steve Allison is expected to pass the torch in early 2027, cementing a legacy of growth
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall