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
Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
The 12-year Army veteran and Raywick firefighter died three days after being ejected when his engine overturned en route to a call
Experts say Katrina’s communication breakdowns, coordination gaps and aid delays still shape policy and should guide today’s debates over FEMA’s future
The firefighter collapsed while working on the lightning-sparked blaze in the Tobacco Root Mountains
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
Prosecutors say Joshua Thompson ignored a restraining order and hid assault rifles, handguns, 2,000 rounds of ammo and meth pills
The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress” calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness
Two Raywick firefighters were injured when their fire engine went off the road while responding to a call
The Pickett Fire in Napa County and the Flat Fire spanning Deschutes and Jefferson counties have prompted evacuation orders and warnings for more than 5,000 residents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The event was meant for children to meet and greet Santa as he passed through the neighborhood
Fire officials said the rig in question is a closed cab apparatus with doors that are supposed to securely lock
Officials said the rig flipped as it was attempting to get on a ramp
The semi’s trailer separated when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the rig
The firefighter sustained minor injuries, with the most serious being a fracture
Daryl Adams said keeping Smeal’s 400 employees will help return profits to its emergency equipment division
Firefighter Jose Zambrano said he hopes his “special kind of crazy” will support his effort to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Danville Fire Department ordered 57 vests for $30,000 after a couple close calls
Firefighters were unable to respond to a vehicle crash after they realized the battery was missing from their only fire engine
After a firefighter was shot in the leg earlier this week, fire officials are re-evaluating their safety measures