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
A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles
The remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
After Allentown Firefighter Jeff Tomczak died of pancreatic cancer, his wife and IAFF leaders urge legislators to fund comprehensive screenings, remove PFAS from gear and foam and pass bipartisan protections
The Worcester City Council opted out of the state residential sprinkler law despite support from the city manager and fire chief, saying local codes already meet or exceed standards
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia network last year detected 1,668 fires, including 636 before any 911 call
Master Firefighter Preston Fant is the first DeKalb County firefighter to die in the line of duty
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
FDNY battled the fire at a former coffee warehouse in Brooklyn, attacking from the exterior and with the Marine 9 fireboat
The Rosenbauer unit replaced a 39-year-old rig and came fully outfitted through a Makita partnership
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
“Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more
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