Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Delray Beach officials released the apartment fire dispatch audio and the 911 calls from when a ladder truck was struck by a Brightline passenger train
Tucson firefighters on the roof escaped injury after an explosion caused the roof to collapse
After 230 days at a Colorado rehab hospital, Firefighter Justin Shaw is making major strides in recovery from a traumatic brain injury and multiple surgeries
Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
Months after the Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives, emerging evidence points to critical failures in decision-making and communication
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in
Fort Lauderdale firefighters and good Samaritans were honored with medals and awards for their heroic life-saving rescues
The Quad Cities International Airport marks 50 years of dedicated public safety service, honoring the evolution from volunteer fire coverage to a full-time police and fire department
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
Firefighters were en route to a call when smoke began to fill the rig
Firefighters were responding to a call when their rig slid across the highway, veered into a ditch and rolled
Five firefighters were sleeping at the station when they heard an explosion from the garage
Founder and CEO Bruce Smith had some insight into the ever-changing world of mobile surveillance
Responders were inside a home providing medical aid when the ambulance was stolen
While firefighters were inside a home responding to a medical call, they heard their rig’s sirens blaring
The two men were previously arrested last year for impersonating emergency responders
Fire officials said a critical incident stress management team was on site to make sure firefighters were OK
Leach Fire Chief Tom Pierce said the equipment on the truck is worth over $175,000
The event was meant for children to meet and greet Santa as he passed through the neighborhood