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
Massachusetts National Guard Maj. Mark Garcia, a Boston firefighter assigned to Engine 50, is recovering overseas after the attack
Prosecutors say the man set a basement fire after threatening residents, sparking the blaze that led to Firefighter Michael Altman’s death
The pilot and copilot were killed after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck crossing a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
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A floor collapse at a wedding venue in Tamworth injured six people and sent about 70 guests into the basement
The Ohio State Fire Marshal awarded grants to departments across the state as part of a $14.5 million fire service funding cycle
Valley Regional Fire & Rescue in Butler Township started “116-The Frequency” to connect with residents, highlight local leaders and give listeners a closer look at firehouse life
Goldsby firefighters Todd Pendleton and Bryan Jenkins died when their tanker left the road and struck a tree while they were responding to a structure fire
Two stretches of highway in Saluda County will be named for Fire Chief Chad Satcher and firefighter Landon “Cale” Bodie
Four members of the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners are stepping down as questions grow over the department’s handling of the Palisades Fire and oversight of key decisions.
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
PRODUCT NEWS
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
Winner of the SprinklerSmarts Feed the Firehouse will be announced
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
Newest addition to premium attack lineup joins popular Warrior and Gladiator series, expanding Snap-tite’s advanced firefighting solutions
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
Black Flag Response delivers advanced medical care and technical rescue capabilities with military precision, directly to communities in their most vulnerable moments
Departments can earn up to 10% of sales during first responder month