Fire News
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The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino was sentenced to prison for running a bribery scheme that fast-tracked building inspections
Lt. Mark Dranbauer remains on life support to fulfill his wish of donating organs
Severe flooding in western Maryland led to rescues at a school, as emergency crews from multiple counties responded to rising waters and ongoing evacuations
A fire heavily damaged a CVS in St. Pete Beach, causing a partial roof collapse and spreading to a Publix and nearby businesses
A fundraiser for slain Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman raised over $100,000 in a day, drawing support from across the globe
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
The design uses 7500 psi to decrease fill times and increase capacity
A fire department spokesman said paramedics aren’t sent into areas where they need it; union officials say that is not true
Jeffrey Ballard’s 8-year-old daughter, who suffers from asthma, stopped breathing and became unconscious in the car
The training tower can be reconfigured for different training scenarios and moved by a telehandler
The gear features enhanced mobility and evaporative cooling
Attendees will have a chance to win a Hannay Reels C16-10-11-DE compact portable cable reel
SmartFOAM System, Shift Interlock Module, KP Pump Series and Dual Control Panels are featured at FDIC 2016
The in-mask thermal imager hit the market after a year of development
The Revel Scout Scene Light simplifies fire scene lighting operations
The new dual power input charging system permits charging through either AC/DC or USB power sources