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
168 people—19 of them children—were killed and hundreds injured when a truck bomb tore through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
Veteran wildland firefighters say the unprecedented raid at the Bear Gulch fire undermined trust on the fire line, raising fears that crews could face immigration checks while battling active blazes
When Kristin Marino wed at the Plaza Hotel, FDNY firefighters from her late father’s Rescue Company 1 stood in his place
Nine McKinney firefighters were hospitalized with injuries from smoke inhalation and overexertion
A Ellerbe firefighter was shot in the leg when crews arrived at a property for a fire alarm call
City officials approved $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to help the Sunbury Fire Department replace aging air packs
The initiative, developed with Bucks County Community College aims to build the next generation of first responders
When a runner collapsed during Flint’s Crim Festival of Races, three spectators with medical training jumped into action performing CPR, using a defibrillator and helping paramedics
Sacramento Captain Joe Hunter received state and city commendations for championing a new law that protects domestic violence victims in memory of his sister
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
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
For the past decade, several fire trucks bore a memorial sticker for Lt. Bryon “Bubba” Johnson
Firefighter Michael Keyfauver was en route to a brush fire when the crash occurred
Both firefighters were transported to the hospital; one was airlifted and is in critical condition
Two firefighters were in the bucket of the truck’s tower when the collapse occurred
Firefighters had set up the rig as a barrier to respond to a separate crash
The ambulance is a six-wheel drive vehicle that aims to help responders reach patients in isolated or off-road areas
The ambulance was acquired last year, but the department only recently received funding to staff it full-time
Chief Matthew Graves said the gear is needed given “what’s going on in our society,” but some residents disagree
The fire was caused by an electrical issue on the rig