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
The two suspects were wearing PPE and claimed to work for a nonexistent fire department in Oregon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said
Carsonville Fire Chief Dave Warfel died after a day of instructing at the Wildland Fire Academy at Shippensburg University
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Remotely activated and powered by solar energy, new firefighting water tanks let helicopters refill in under a minute, even during power outages
More than 2,700 first responders are set to compete in 38+ events, from basketball to CrossFit
Officials say the chemical warehouse was storing twice the amount of chemicals than had been disclosed
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
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 $250,000 budget proposal would equip all of Cincinnati’s firefighters with custom-fitted vests
The department will replace four of its five thermal imaging cameras with the donation
Andrea Manske, 23, died in a 2011 car crash; her family donated four thermal imaging cameras as well as a Smart Board for training
The driver was transported to the hospital for minor injuries; the rig sustained major damage
After the incident, organizations offered donations for a new pair of boots
The Department of Parks and Recreation chose six parks in each borough to place AEDs
Eric Roland put his car in reverse, accelerated and knocked a paramedic to the ground
The report found that drones rescued at least 59 people from life-threatening danger
There were no injuries and a total amount of damage is still being calculated
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats