Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Relatives of James Foster Jr. say Sioux City paramedic gave rocuronium not ketamine, causing 2023 death; lawsuit names city, police, fire and EMS leaders
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
Firefighter/Paramedic Scott fell ill while transporting a patient, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery and later died
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for firefighters under stress
York County residents lined the route with flags as police, fire and EMS vehicles formed a solemn procession to the coroner’s office
Firefighters had difficulty reaching the seat of the fire inside the seventh-floor apartment
Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey
A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test
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
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Winter Fire School trainees spent time operating touch screens, analyzing data and learning ways to implement technology
The GTT Opticom Emergency Preemption Light Control system will clear the way for first responders by turning traffic lights green
A press release announcing the ambulance manufacturer merge said the combination “creates a leading player within the evolving specialty vehicle industry”
Deputy Chief Tom Wagner said the vests are unfortunately necessary due to the high risk of danger firefighters face during calls
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the City of Richmond, Virginia are the first departments in their state to join the network
Medline Industries developed the fentanyl-resistant gloves for responders to wear when treating overdose patients
FirstNet opt-in states now include all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C., expanding first responder wireless broadband network access
All firefighters in Delaware will soon use the same mayday signal in an effort to better coordinate in worst-case scenarios
Two drones were deployed for the first time by the Los Angeles Fire Department while they battled the Skirball fire
The mission-critical feature allows responders to communicate in situations where networks could become congested