Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
San Diego Fire-Rescue is rolling out two new 600-gallon brush rigs and a Bell 412 EPX helicopter with a 375-gallon tank and night ops expected by late November
Tuscan Development’s gift will temporarily fund staffing at the Water Street Fire Station, easing Haverhill Fire Department’s ongoing budget strain
Decatur firefighters cool off for a few minutes while training
Assembly Bill 321, authored by former inmate turned legislator Jovan Jackson, creates transitional housing and a hiring pipeline for conservation camp firefighters
State and Buffalo Fire Department reports cite accountability lapses, interior ops failures, an untrained acting officer and delays in defensive ops in death of Firefighter Jason Arno
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
Lafayette Captain Coby Bailey clinched a finals berth on the PBS cooking series with a Cajun heirloom dish
The Rapid City crewmembers were recognized for extricating a crash victim inside an apartment building without SCBA amid a high-risk gas leak
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 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
The GTT Opticom Emergency Preemption Light Control system will clear the way for first responders by turning traffic lights green
A press release announcing the ambulance manufacturer merge said the combination “creates a leading player within the evolving specialty vehicle industry”
Deputy Chief Tom Wagner said the vests are unfortunately necessary due to the high risk of danger firefighters face during calls