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
Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods, a documentary captures the chaos and heroism
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
Neighbors had banged on the doors of Fire Station No. 164 to get the attention of firefighters inside as the fire burned
Lafayette Fire Department Sergeant John Robinson was a 29-year veteran of the department
ATF fire investigators and forensic teams analyzed key evidence and uncovered a matching DNA profile, tying the incidents together
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The unmistakable whiff of smoke is often what first alerts someone to a nearby fire. But what if you can’t smell?
A reporter being struck during a live news report highlights the danger of working near roadway incidents – one that has proven fatal for many first responders
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit