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
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
Crews navigated extreme terrain using ATVs while a tour helicopter flew Seward firefighters to the scene
About 85 Teamsters at Sutphen, Columbus’ main fire truck supplier, are on strike, raising concerns as the city faces an aging fleet
The Emergency Management and Response — Information Sharing and Analysis Center will cease operations on June 1 amid cost reviews and federal restructuring directives
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
An inmate serving time for robbery was captured in Upland after escaping from Holton Conservation Camp near Sylmar
West Sacramento Fire Captain Joe Hunter, a “Survivor 48" finalist, is back for “Survivor 50" — the biggest season yet with 24 returning players
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
Citing a no-bid response protocol, Springdale firefighters say they were following rules when they didn’t respond, despite being just minutes away
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Providing a safer work environment for first responders
Charlotte firefighters worked to stabilize the car on the ninth floor and keep it from falling
Donna Eiden said she and her husband were sleeping inside the bus when it began to roll down the street crashing into signs, pole
Many of Gerber’s most popular knives and multi-tools for on- or off-duty everyday carry are on sale
To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program
BRINC unveils the Responder drone and Responder Station, a new drone platform and docking station, to enable city-wide drone as first responder deployments.
Innovative technology removes up to 98% of contaminants from turnout gear
June event in Ontario will honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of firefighters
Carter and the Hamden Fire Department received gifts and equipment from Ready Rack and Seek Thermal
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall