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
Firefighters from several states spent six days training on self-survival, firefighter rescue, teamwork and situational awareness
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
The 1995 deaths of Bill Buttram and Josh Oliver in the Point Fire sparked critical improvements in communication, training and equipment across Idaho fire agencies
A Plainville firefighter died in the line of duty while battling a fire, prompting an outpouring of condolences from departments across the state
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
FEMA acting administrator David Richardson defended the agency’s response, denying claims of delays and calling the federal-state coordination a model for disaster response
El Cariso Hotshot Renzo Reginato remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a tree fell on him and two crewmates during operations on the Butler Fire
Enid Fire Department’s Honor Guard proudly represents the department at ceremonies and funerals, blending tradition, teamwork and deep respect for service
The Siskiyou Smokejumper Base in Cave Junction operates as a hands-on museum preserving the legacy of smokejumper through artifacts, personal stories and guided tours
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
The department has half as many ambulances, which are busy most of the day, as they do fire trucks
A member of the First Nation department had to boost the battery and left the rig running to charge
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