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
Binghamton Firefighter John “JR” Gaudet was known as “the kind of firefighter you could always count on”
A well-known former officer and lifelong Revere resident, died after being pulled from a multi-family home blaze
Greene County residents face potential insurance hikes following the unexplained closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
Jonpaul Seivane brings 17 years of leadership from Sacramento Metro Fire, with a strong focus on firefighter training, wellness and professional development
After an electric SUV crashed, Chesterfield County firefighters used drone imaging to battle a stubborn Li-ion battery fire
A Polk County crew battling the Rowena fire found a baby deer covered in soot and crying for help
A fast-moving brush fire in Kahikinui forced the evacuation of about 50 Maui residents and burned an estimated 330 acres before being 85% contained
Over 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a Costa Mesal building, where flames engulfed trucks, storage pallets and extended into a building
Potomac Heights VFD and Rescue Squad Company 7 was responding to multiple emergency calls when a fire ignited in the firehouse kitchen
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 new system cuts out the practice of “over triaging calls” and uses an algorithm to suggest to dispatchers what resources are needed
Once installed, an internal gyroscope detects ladder angle to turn lights on and off automatically
Blood and urine samples from 200 firefighters were taken to study how harmful smoke exposure really is
NASA engineers are almost finished with their years-long project of adding space technology to standard-issue fire shelters
The Flying Cell on Wings is an LTE cell site placed on a drone to connect first responders and residents while the network is restored
The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders gives unified, evidence-based suggestions in the case of suspected fentanyl exposure
The Department of Homeland Security OEC released the data to guide the development of policies, programs and funding
An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders
The board included best practices for PPE, decontamination and medical countermeasures
Dane Smothers Jr. will be discharged after spending almost three months in the hospital