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
Explosions were heard coming from the 560,000-square-foot factory in Abington Township that makes bolts and fasteners for airplanes
The Stratford firefighters’ union says members were unjustly fired while recovering from injuries, while town officials cite a lack of return-to-work timelines
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of a firefighter over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use
Following 30 deaths and widespread destruction, Assemblymember John Harabedian is urging the state to launch an independent audit into emergency response failures
Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics
Facing a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters, departments like Botetourt County are using camps, community outreach and flexible roles to raise awareness and inspire new recruits
Anthony Gaul, recently named Sergeant Bluff’s first full-time fire chief, is celebrating milestones in the fire service alongside his two sons,
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for first responders to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
The Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service announced a new year-round mental health program for wildland firefighters and dispatchers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
The Limington Fire Department will now respond to all calls after their gear was deemed compliant with state safety standards
The bill would increase firefighter safety by requiring GPS locations to be provided for wildfire crews and allowing drones to scout wildfires in real-time
The University of Ottawa study suggests that the toxins still enter the body, despite the full turnout gear that firefighters use
The Bayonne Fire Department is the first in the state to equip every firefighter with the technology and “speed up the search for any trapped victims”
Les Morgan’s son, Assistant Chief Kyle Morgan, jumped into action when Les went into cardiac arrest while on a call
The CHASE LifeTech FR jacket includes modular sensors that can detect heart rate, temperature, motion and GPS location
IAFC, Esri and the Intermedix Preparedness Division are teaming up to build the new software that better tracks emergency resources when mutual aid is required
The truck was refurbished into a crash attenuator, which works to reduce damage at vehicle crash scenes
The tech company allowed several U.S. 911 centers to use their data to pinpoint a caller’s location
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Winter Fire School trainees spent time operating touch screens, analyzing data and learning ways to implement technology