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
Patrick McDermott, who once saved three girls while off duty, was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
Facing growing wildfire risks, the USFS is calling on up to 1,400 former employees to return temporarily due to their firefighting certifications
A four-alarm fire that tore through a long-neglected West Philly apartment building was intentionally set, fire officials say
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
“Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” aims to educate the public on safe storage and use of rechargeable batteries during Fire Prevention Week
The foundation received a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 13th consecutive year
The Sept. 20 event honors the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
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 Nathan Stottler stole the truck while firefighters were doing an inspection inside a business
Verizon says the network gives officials “the opportunity to weigh all their options as they make their important communications network decisions”
The collection of 32 antique firefighting vehicles includes a hose cart from 1850, a water tower from 1906 and a 1958 fire engine
The firefighters were hurt when the truck ran over a gas can, which ignited a fire and gutted the vehicle
The automatic aid program ensures the closest crew will respond to the incident no matter what jurisdiction it falls in
San Diego Fire Rescue is the first in the U.S. to use aircraft with radar technology to tell if fires are moving toward homes
From a single nozzle to thousands of water flow products
Firefighters pretending to be victims in the water grabbed the 24-pound drone by its handles and it pulled them to shore safely
Police said someone pulled a gun when a fight broke out after the crash; one firefighter was cut in the nose by flying glass
Four firefighters lifted a parked Car2Go vehicle onto the curb so their truck could get to an emergency