Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
Deputy Chief John Russell likened the reason to “a salmon swimming upstream” as dozens of firefighters were moving in, and the injured firefighter was trying to get out
Chiefs say Dr. Carl Schultz endangers patients, demoralizes crews by refusing prehospital blood transfusions, ketamine, magnesium and opioid-care pilots already used statewide
Colorado Springs firefighters found the man during a search of the former Bayou Seafood & BBQ site
The state-of-the-art facility combines two former frehouses and adds a public community room, signaling the city’s broader vision for neighborhood first-responder hubs
D.C. Fire and EMS Department firefighters train to rescue occupants in areas unreachable by ground or aerial ladders
Locust Grove PD broke into a burning home, encountering a knife-wielding man before discovering a woman with fatal burns and freeing two adults and a child locked in a bedroom
Lodi’s Pierce tiller will help firefighters tackle emergencies on narrow city streets and tall structures
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
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