Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The fund supports 137,000 people affected by toxic exposure from the attacks at the World Trade Center, as well as the plane crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon
The man allegedly posed as an arson investigator, using a fake badge and a 1986 fire engine linked to the phony “Santa Muerte Fire Department” to access wildfire areas multiple times
The fire police officer was charged after allegedly following a woman, activating emergency lights and confronting her with a radio during a traffic dispute
Video from the Fall River Police Department details the challenges firefighters and police faced as they worked for over 40 minutes to save lives during the fire that killed 10
The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
Firefighters across the Kansas City metro pulled more than 60 people from high water after torrential storms shattered local rainfall records
The 2025 Pat Tillman Award for Service acknowledged the commitment and selflessness of two L.A. firefighters who faced “apocalyptic” wildfire conditions
The search uncovered an engine registered to the “Santa Muerte Fire Department,” which does not exsist
Authorities say Denton’s former fire chief submitted fraudulent documentation from 2021 to 2025 in an alleged effort to boost the fire department’s insurance rating
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
PRODUCT NEWS
Dominic Cook, 13, died of his injuries after being transported to the hospital
The alert system didn’t send out an evacuation notice, because the text messages are limited to only 90 characters
Footage of the incident shows the sedan crossing an intersection and crashing head-on into the fire truck
Firefighter Benjamin Loll was on scene at a house fire when he was struck by the rig
The seller claimed the helmet, priced at $500, fell off a fire truck.
Two men stole the official vehicle while it was idling outside of a hospital.
The practice, used to halt overtime, was suspended the day after two Wilmington firefighters were killed in a rowhouse fire.
Firefighters took a truck, an ambulance and another fire vehicle when they went out to pass out candy
The memo was reportedly sent out after the department received a number of complaints about a fire truck driving around with a Trump mask on it
The firefighter sustained burns to his ears, neck, arms and shoulders