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
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
“Into the Unknown” follows six EMS crews nationwide, with Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe shining a spotlight on paramedics’ real-life dedication and mental health challenges
A Tarrant County jury awarded $31.175 million to the widow of Arlington Firefighter Elijah Snow, finding a Cancun resort negligent in his death
Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
Spokane firefighters are under review after allowing a cat and its owner inside a fire truck and displaying a Pride flag, sparking debate over policy, inclusion and political expression
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
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
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
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
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