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
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
The other vehicle crossed the centerline and struck the Timber Mesa ambulance head-on near Show Low
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
Toledo Fire & Rescue put all firehouses on precautionary lockdown amid backlash to a firefighter’s post about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Lafayette, Witmer and Upper Leacock plan to share crews to ease the volunteer crunch, but the compact is paused for township review
KCFD faces a record $1.3M discrimination settlement, a bitter fight over firefighter Dominic Biscari’s fatal 2021 crash discipline, and scrutiny after two line-of-duty deaths
Veteran firefighters with nearly 300 years of combined service to swap stories, honor past fires and stay connected to today’s department
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
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
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