Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The departments faced complaints over alleged Confederate flag displays and unlawful applications asking about citizenship and felony history
The family of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau will be the first to receive an immediate $100,000 for fallen first responders
Chattanooga city leaders say new rules allowing up to five-story single-stair buildings will include required sprinklers and stair pressurization, after consulting with fire officials
Clark County officials say the University Gardens Shopping Center had no fire sprinklers due to its age, complicating efforts to determine the cause of the blaze
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Kansas City firefighters say they followed protocol during a fatal roof collapse, despite bystander claims that more could have been done to save a victim
Authorities say the shooter, who left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged brain condition, entered the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator before fatally shooting four people and himself
Raymond Moreau, a 35-year volunteer with the Plainville Fire Department, was struck outside the structure and died during surgery after suffering blunt trauma
The county blocked delivery of key rescue equipment to Spokane after accusing the city of ending emergency preparedness agreements
The 37-year-old Murdo firefighter died after being ejected from a fire apparatus in a rollover crash
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
FirstLook360 provides a spherical panorama video with wired and wireless connectivity
The new material technology provides a body-contoured fit for firefighters
The firefighting vehicle has a capacity of 60 gallons and up to 1,200 gallons of finished foam
The hood blocks more than 99.9 percent of particles between 0.1 and 1.0 microns in size
There will be an immersive virtual reality experience for attendees to see the features of the camera
The video series highlights real-life experiences to keep responders safe while on scene
The firefighters were responding to a structure fire when the crash occurred
Deputies found some of the stolen items in Allen Burleigh’s vehicle in plain sight
Paramedics are requesting self-defense training as well as ballistic vests
The department downloaded the sign-language app on its iPads to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing