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
Tucson voters will decide in March if a half-cent rise for 10 years will provide more firefighters and police officers
The Tarrant City Council voted to remove Chief Jason Rickels after multiple firefighters described a toxic work environment under his leadership
Corey Comperatore’s wife and daughters recall his final moments and push for answers about security failures at the Butler rally
Arizona’s governor has called for a federal review of fire response as the Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed multiple buildings and forced evacuations on the North Rim
One firefighter was treated for heat-related illness while another sustained a more severe injury requiring hospital care as the Green Fire grew past 10,000 acres
More than 50 Fall River firefighters, including 30 who were off-duty, responded as residents were trapped inside Gabriel House
Ally Galvin and Bill Kenyon join the Salisbury Fire Department with a passion for learning, service and community impact
Dean Johnston spent more than 50 years helping grow Portland Fire & Rescue’s Toy & Joy Makers from a small basement toy drive to a major community lifeline
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
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 “fast shelter” offers relief for EMS personnel working mass casualty incidents
NVFC and Globe gave departments in Arkansas, New Jersey and Canada four sets of new turnout gear
The firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after his SCBA mask failed
The 3-day event will include expert presentations and brainstorming groups for improving current technology
The firefighters immediately got out of the truck to check on the driver of the SUV
Researchers develop hands-free thermal camera to help firefighters spot trapped individuals and potential dangers
Similar to injuries seen in skiers, firefighter footwear has caused back, knee and hip injuries
The apparatus crashed on it’s way to a wildfire; officials said it may have been going too fast
The chairman of a troubled R.I. fire district called firefighters terrorists and said they looked like ISIS with flags on trucks
The fire truck was responding to an emergency call when it crashed at an intersection