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
Medical experts say the disease risk from a Baltimore County paramedic’s alleged contamination of co-workers’ food and items is minimal, but firefighters report significant anxiety and uncertainty
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has selected retired FDNY Emergency Services Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year department veteran and former chief of EMS operations, to lead the fire department
Richlands Firefighter/EMT Linzie “Scottie” Collins was found in distress after working a duty shift the previous day
Anniston crews arrived within minutes of a reported house fire and rescued two occupants trapped inside
A new analysis recommends hiring more firefighters and rethinking cross-staffing practices at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department
A volunteer-built float honoring firefighters has drawn criticism from wildfire survivors who say parts of the design were insensitive after recent blazes
The St. Paul Fire Department is mourning firefighter Timothy Bertz, a military veteran and newly sworn recruit who died at home days after completing the academy
The Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum has added a rare FDNY Super Tender to its collection, reuniting it with the iconic Super Pumper System after a five-day trip from California
Truckee firefighters extended a ladder across swollen river waters to safely evacuate nine people from a riverside home
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The unmistakable whiff of smoke is often what first alerts someone to a nearby fire. But what if you can’t smell?
PRODUCT NEWS
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With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
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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.
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Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Company to showcase new Fire-Hazmat innovations at FDIC 2025, Indianapolis, as first EXO 8 Gamma area monitors ship to customers across North America this month