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
Firefighter Connor Lees was freediving off Long Beach with his friends when he first disappeared on Dec. 4, 2024
Stone Harbor’s plan would promote four firefighters to captain and hire four more to staff four shifts, but volunteers warn the move could sideline their role
Cicero firefighters found the front door blocked by heavy hoarding, so they forced entry through the garage, which was also packed with debris
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
Twinsburg Police officers entered the home in an attempt to make entry into the finished basement and were turned back due to heavy smoke conditions
Partnering with Lucid Diagnostics, Allentown covered EsoGuard testing under department insurance and screened 117 firefighters
Capt. John Ceriello’s work brought stairwell pressurization, wind-control devices and high-rise nozzles to the field, eliminating firefighter deaths from wind-driven fires since 2010
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 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
The light comes with a 30-inch extension pole and can run off rechargeable batteries or DC power