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
Anthony Saccavino was one of two former chiefs in the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention charged with rushing improper requests to expedite inspections
The new incentive program offers stipends of up to $5,000 for service and training, aiming to reverse declining volunteer numbers and revitalize fire service in North Tonawanda
Four St. Paul firefighter fathers proudly pinned badges on their sons at the department’s latest academy graduation
The documentary explores how warnings were ignored, leading to a deadly implosion that sparked a multi-agency international search and rescue effort
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
A Fresno County fire engine responding to a grass fire collided with another vehicle, leaving three injured
Firefighters faced initial water access issues as a fast-moving fire torched 40 decommissioned buses at a SEPTA
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
The rig left the roadway and struck an embankment while responding to a call
Firefighter Roger Johns, 63, was serving as a guide when he was struck by a backing apparatus
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
Firefighters were sent running for their lives after the driver barreled through an active crash scene
The engine crew was responding to three garbage trucks on fire when an explosion occurred right in front of them
The truck and crew just got back from a call shortly before the fire; no one was injured
The Potter County Fire Department truck was in for repairs when the theft occurred
The fire truck was left unlocked and unattended during routine fire training
Crews inside the station heard a loud popping noise; they found the truck on fire
Fire Commissioner Eric Jones secured funding to outfit responders with the protective gear