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
Watching Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters interact with therapy dogs became a calendar idea raising funds for several causes
“When It All Burns” recounts a rookie firefighter’s harrowing season with California’s Los Padres Hot Shot Crew., weaving personal experience with a searing examination of wildfire
President Donald Trump has directed the creation of a single wildland firefighting program, shifting thousands from the U.S. Forest Service to a new agency
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
20-year-old Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges, died after a medical emergency following a house fire
Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support
Torrential rains in San Antonio triggered flash floods that swept away cars firefighters carried out dozens of dramatic rescues across the city
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
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
Police said the F-350 fire department vehicle was turning left when it hit Melinda Heald
Police said the fire truck was en route to a call with lights and sirens when it collided with a car
Roger Hicks and Angela Guisinger have been spraying down the roof of their motel to keep the building safe from falling embers
The department lost 28 pieces of equipment during the storm, including six engines that cost around $500,000 each
As part of the $12.5 million partnership, Scott Safety will provide 2,400 SCBAs to 237 California fire stations
Michael Dimond had just finished a game when his friend collapsed on the ice
There are no plans for production any time soon, but Polish firm 2sympleks collaborated with search and rescue teams for the design
Firefighters, EMS providers and police are using the technology to increase their visibility, making their job easier
The safety product company donated almost 100,000 PPE pieces to support responders in the region impacted by the storm
Police said Nathan Stottler stole the truck while firefighters were doing an inspection inside a business