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
Rock Island Engine 32, decommissioned due to a cracked frame, was used in a simulated crash and extrication drill
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine
Roanoke Fire Captain Michael Reedy served since 2007 and led the department’s Fire Honor Guard and safety education programs for the community
The Aurora firefighters used a spotlight on a marked patrol car and forced the officer to swerve, leading to disciplinary action and transfers
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
As call volumes surge and volunteer numbers decline, rural Yolo County fire chiefs warn of a breaking point for their departments
Groton Capt. Whitney Teehan Jr. was remembered for his decades of dedication, community spirit and the generations of firefighters he helped inspire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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”
Emergency service officials issue warning after paramedic found dead in gym accident
“Sadly, this isn’t the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.”
PRODUCT NEWS
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FlowMSP is a pre-incident planning software platform for the fire service with approximately 500 customers.
Grant County Fire District 7 will use AFG funds for news SCBA and a new pumper/tanker
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
The strategic collaboration aims to support fire departments in acquiring essential resources
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