Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Los Angeles County firefighter sustained moderate injuries after a train ran over a fire hose during a blaze, causing the hose to strike him
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In the Newbern’s first election in six decades, Firefighter Patrick Braxton won 66–26 to end the legal fight that once locked him out of city hall
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
A Fort Worth firefighter sustained multiple injuries and was flown to Parkland Health in Dallas
Durham firefighters pulled a victim and two dogs from a burning home, giving one dog oxygen in a video that’s garnered 1,000+ reactions
Damaged containers of hair and nail products ignited a toxic blaze, drawing firefighters, hazmat teams and precautionary evacuations in Yonkers
The fast-moving 6-5 Fire scorched more than 4,000 acres, forcing evacuations in the Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp
A blaze at North Howard Street and West Fayette Street leveled one building, damaged two others and halted nearby light-rail service
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
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
There were no injuries and a total amount of damage is still being calculated