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
Firefighters reported multiple fire whirls, including a vortex that damaged a BLM engine, as extreme weather fueled rapid fire spread
Authorities say the shooter, who left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged brain condition, entered the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator before fatally shooting four people and himself
Raymond Moreau, a 35-year volunteer with the Plainville Fire Department, was struck outside the structure and died during surgery after suffering blunt trauma
The county blocked delivery of key rescue equipment to Spokane after accusing the city of ending emergency preparedness agreements
The 37-year-old Murdo firefighter died after being ejected from a fire apparatus in a rollover crash
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
The 1995 deaths of Bill Buttram and Josh Oliver in the Point Fire sparked critical improvements in communication, training and equipment across Idaho fire agencies
A Plainville firefighter died in the line of duty while battling a fire, prompting an outpouring of condolences from departments across the state
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
A Firehouse Subs grant helped Pittsfield Township firefighters replace one old camera and place new ones on every truck in the fleet
Growing county deploys state-of-the-art dispatch, records and jail management solutions.
Redmond’s new electric fire engine, originally priced at $2.4 million, will cost the city just $264,600, thanks to funding from grants and donations
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Follow these tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period
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