Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
The Massachusetts Association of Technical Rescue Specialists held its annual multi-agency training in Fall River on the USS Massachusetts
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
Firefighter Gary Dziekan says he pushed the gun aside as it went off, was wounded in the struggle, and fired back when the suspect came back
Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski said the firehouse renovation sends a message to firefighters that the city values them
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The LEVR System offers easy payout, reliable edge transition and simple descent control
The new line of headlamps offers increased function, durability and brightness
The scholarships encourage accelerated leadership development for select firefighters, emergency medical and hazmat personnel
Grant Dalton’s wife recorded him stressing the importance of cancer prevention while he was undergoing chemo treatment
The National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group of public safety experts
The bill would give volunteer fire departments the ability to make up the extensive costs of ambulance services by billing insurance companies
FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency
The private core is the centerpiece of expanded products and services that are designed to enhance the company’s 4G LTE network for public safety
“The launch of the network core comes a year into the FirstNet public-private partnership” FirstNet Senior Vice President Chris Sambar said
“Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more