Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Funding for the WTC Health Program is secured through 2027, but a federal resolution passed in December 2024 left its long-term financial future uncertain
Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer David Tysdal begins specialized spinal recovery after surviving attack that killed two battalion chiefs
The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks
Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility
Told by a teacher that firefighting was “not for girls,” Chief of Fire Investigations Jamie Sypniewicz now leads Las Vegas’ bomb squad and fire investigations
Out of the 10 companies with the Fall River Fire Department, only two are staffed at the national standard of four firefighters, IAFF President Edward Kelly said
Potts Camp firefighters say they were told to stop serving and return equipment after a sudden Facebook announcement, not direct communication
A gas leak triggered the explosion, while torrential rain forced evacuations and water rescues across the North Plainfield borough
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
The department is relying on mutual aid agreements to help respond to 911 calls
The mayor and fire chief said they don’t want to give members a false sense of security
The car wash owner said firefighters asked the women to get off the rig at the charity event, but one firefighter appears to tuck money into a woman’s bikini
The system provides users with real-time updates and alerts via multiple platforms
The command center allows first responders to communicate with multiple agencies in an interactive platform
The firefighter was dressed in his gear to honor first responders killed during 9/11
The union asserted that Houston firefighters have had to use duct tape and wooden beams to fix equipment
The stretcher allows a single responder to rapidly move a patient
Officials said the rig veered off the road and rolled over Friday morning
The vests weigh around 17 pounds, and are said to be able to stop bullets from a high-powered rifle