Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
U.S. Steel says it is still investigating the blast as hospitals report treating at least 10 workers, including burn victims, from the 1,400-employee Mon Valley plant
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The blasts at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works killed one worker, left at least two unaccounted for and injured dozens as black smoke billowed over the Pittsburgh area
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
A bronze statue of Corey Comperatore now greets visitors at the Butler Farm Show, honoring the volunteer firefighter who died protecting his family
Roughly 170 FDNY and EMS personnel battled the Queens blaze, which left three firefighters seriously hurt
An early-morning blaze ripped through a Waldorf home, leaving one survivor and injuring a firefighter
All 179 inmates were evacuated from Rifle prison as the 167-square-mile wildfire spread
A former Gabriel House resident injured in the fire that killed 10 people, is suing the facility’s owner and its fire safety contractor for negligence
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
The segment featured an interview with a Boston firefighter who is battling blood cancer as well as Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn
Several firefighters mobbed the rig’s door, reaching inside to pull the man out as he struggled with them
Bossier City Fire Chief Brad Zagone wants to purchase the vehicle in case of an active shooter situation
After responding to a welfare call, the paramedics found the man had been having trouble paying his phone bill and doing other necessary activities
Police said Angel Jones was driving faster than the speed limit when her car crossed into the oncoming lane toward a fire truck
To promote Fire Prevention Week, randomly selected customers will get a free pizza if their smoke alarms are in working order
East Pierce County Fire and Rescue received approval to purchase 32 ballistic vests and helmets worth $75,000
With the acquisition, ESO will serve more than 13,000 EMS agencies, fire departments and hospitals
DMI announced the release of Endzone, which enables responders to handle real-time scenarios from a mobile device
Police said the F-350 fire department vehicle was turning left when it hit Melinda Heald