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
With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
Middlebury firefighters found heavy fire on the second floor and exterior of the Carriage Drive home
Derby volunteer firefighter Chris Matto, a father of two and third-generation firefighter, is preparing for transplant surgery
Utilities and fire agencies are deploying AI-powered smoke-detection cameras to spot wildfires earlier in remote, high-risk areas, giving crews a head start before flames spread
The Avon Lake Historical Society will unveil ALFD1, a restored 1939 Dodge American LaFrance fire truck
The Statesville Fire Department will celebrate its 150th anniversary with demonstrations, fire safety activities and historic displays
Rochester firefighters faced heavy fire and reports of a trapped occupant, working through dangerous conditions and a partial roof collapse
A Medina firefighter was briefly trapped when part of a second-floor ceiling collapsed, prompting a Mayday call and rapid rescue
Carpentry students built custom training props to simulate collapsed ceilings, entanglement hazards and hose deployment scenarios for Springfield firefighters
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
Emergency service officials issue warning after paramedic found dead in gym accident
“Sadly, this isn’t the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.”
Public safety leaders: invite and encourage your personnel to get support from mental health clinicians, peer-support teams and other resources as they have a need
Reflecting on the pain of 10 killed in a hate-driven shooting, 100,000 dead of drug overdoses and 1 million lost to COVID-19
PRODUCT NEWS
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
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Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
Winner of the SprinklerSmarts Feed the Firehouse will be announced
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments