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
Ulster Hose Company firefighters rescued an occupant from a balcony during a basement fire at Royal Garden Apartments
Norwich officials removed the department from emergency response, froze funding and moved to reallocate city-owned equipment after leaders refused to sign an agreement under the new unified fire structure
Modesto firefighters responded to a reported structure fire and conducted an aggressive interior attack and search after 911 calls reported someone inside
Seven victims were shot inside a Tumbler Ridge secondary school, and two were found dead at a connected residence
Community and fire service supporters rally for the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority fire chief as he navigates termination process
A 19-year-old driver accused of underage drinking is facing felony charges after investigators say he drove through an fire scene in Dover, ran over a charged fire hose and attempted to spit on deputies
More than 230 FDNY firefighters and EMS personnel responded as flames tore through a subdivided Elmhurst home and an exposure
The animal-rights group is giving 3rd Lt. Pete Bergamo a Compassionate Firefighter Award after he waded into icy water to save a goose trapped on the Bantam River
The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to reduce control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
The Felicity Ace was carrying approximately 4,000 vehicles, with electric vehicles hampering extinguishment efforts
The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
Change is inevitable, but leaders should be aware of how much weight symbols hold when it comes to department identity and cohesion
The fire service is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from organizations that are succeeding
There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
PRODUCT NEWS
Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in New Jersey will take delivery of a Frontline Communications Saber C-40X-4 command unit, which will be showcased in Pierce Manufacturing’s booth at FDIC 2025
An ongoing legacy in the EMS and specialty vehicle industry
Celebrating 65 years of innovation that saves lives
Enhances efficiency, coordination, and personnel safety through real-time incident data
Company also highlights continuous innovation with new Globe turnout jacket
With the Digital Truck Designer, engineers or technicians can build electrical systems by leveraging visual-based logic programming
The Smart Nozzle 2.0 is compatible with any apparatus that uses the SAM or SAM BOOST System
Captium is a connected platform designed to enhance the performance and health of fire trucks
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions—all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service
Upgrade, alongside First Arriving’s digital signage and web functionality, delivers instant, on-the-go access to mission-critical data