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
The former Blackberry fire chief collected grant funds and failed to deliver gear from a company he failed to disclose that he owned
Hosted by Roanoke PFFA Local 4084, the hands-on training honed forcible entry, vertical ventilation and VES skills while honoring Capt. Michael Reedy
The agreement mirrors 5% FOP raises, preserves staffing and unlocks hundreds of millions in retro pay pending union and City Council approval
Investigators say the 71-year-old shot two neighbors outside his Glenwood home, set the house ablaze and later died at a burn unit
A kitchen fire at London Belle spread through century-old buildings in the nightlife district, injuring three firefighters and forcing a defensive attack
Faced with near-zero visibility, Portland firefighters entered the burning house twice, rescuing both occupants and escaping uninjured
The agency levied a $640 penalty after determining safety lapses contributed to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter when a utility terrain vehicle flipped during a brush fire
The blaze injured two Macomb Township firefighters and drew aid from five communities, highlighting Local 5023’s staffing concerns
A single-engine plane veered out of control while landing at Kalispell City Airport, smashing into parked aircraft and sparking a runway fire, but all four aboard escaped with minor injuries
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
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
Mark Rine has made it his mission to save as many firefighters as possible before he dies from terminal stage 4 melanoma
The new standards will provide guidance on the tactical, legal and ethical use of unmanned aircraft systems