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
Security footage shows a masked suspect vandalizing a Tesla service center with the word “resist” before hurling Molotov cocktails and shooting at multiple vehicles
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
Under a new agreement with IAFF Local 366, Grand Rapids union firefighters will receive phased pay increases, reduced weekly hours and enhanced retirement benefits
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics
For the first time in decades, Ypsilanti firefighters responded to calls from their original 1898 station, sliding down fire poles and backing modern trucks through barn doors
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response
Assemblyman Phil Ramos accuses East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa of storming into his office following tensions over ICE’s use of a firehouse parking lot
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
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
An operator and four firefighters were on board at the time of the collision