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
Surveyors in Melbourne Beach discovered a young manatee trapped in a concrete stormwater structure, prompting an hours-long, multiagency rescue
Investigators say a pre-dawn fire at a Bonny Doon fire station was likely arson, destroying a water tender but sparing the building
Kansas City firefighters extinguished another blaze at Parade Park, the 13th since Thanksgiving, as demolition faces new delays
Keeping the tradition alive in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sendelbach said he is disappointed to be leaving the department but humbled by the community support and “incredibly proud of the members of the LFRA”
A recall effort targets three Loveland Rural Fire Protection Board directors as debate intensifies over the fate of Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach
Norwich and four volunteer fire departments are set to begin mediation over the city’s unified command policy and the closure of Yantic Fire Engine Co.
Facing million-dollar price tags and years-long delays, fire and EMS agencies are using the Garage marketplace to buy and sell used rigs and fund new equipment
Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
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
PRODUCT NEWS
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
First Due launches a new LMS to streamline training, certification tracking and compliance, complete with real-time monitoring and industry-specific content
ESO’s analysis reports a 28% increase in wildland fire incidents and calls for improvements in decontamination efforts
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
Introducing the Power F2 fastening system and Power X2 ambulance cot
The labor and materials for the customization of the Reading shop truck are valued at about $30,580 and at no cost to the city
Cross-country tour kicks off April 14 and features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
Polaris introduces two new fire and rescue skids in the current lineup of fire and rescue UTVs featuring QTAC skids making FDIC International debut
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