Fire News
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Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
Twinsburg Police officers entered the home in an attempt to make entry into the finished basement and were turned back due to heavy smoke conditions
Partnering with Lucid Diagnostics, Allentown covered EsoGuard testing under department insurance and screened 117 firefighters
Capt. John Ceriello’s work brought stairwell pressurization, wind-control devices and high-rise nozzles to the field, eliminating firefighter deaths from wind-driven fires since 2010
A blaze engulfed a Hartford home, prompting a second alarm and forcing defensive operations
Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Guzman was assigned to Station 32 in Azusa
With only a handful of volunteers responding, Mocksville officials will end the volunteer program this month and ramp up daily staffing and training for full-time firefighters
Portland firefighters rescued a resident and, with the ambulance 10 minutes out, transported the patient themselves
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 company launched ECLIPSE, which is a lightweight SCBA cylinder
The front suspensions can be integrated with the company’s CLASS rear-drive axle suspensions
A stand-alone primary radio communication system and high temperature headset will be displayed
The investment will allow the two companies to develop UAS solutions for first responders
The wipes clean and kill 99.9 percent of germs to reduce the risk of infection
Attendees who visit the company’s booth to watch a live performance will receive a card for free download of “Big Red Truck (A Firefighter’s Life)”
The ION 2.0 cutter, spreaders, combination tool and RAM utilize the DEWALT FLE XVOLTTM battery platform
The company’s display will include a clean cab pumper and the all-new Saber
The LEVR System offers easy payout, reliable edge transition and simple descent control
The new line of headlamps offers increased function, durability and brightness