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
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
A blaze engulfed a Hartford home, prompting a second alarm and forcing defensive operations
Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Guzman was assigned to Station 32 in Azusa
With only a handful of volunteers responding, Mocksville officials will end the volunteer program this month and ramp up daily staffing and training for full-time firefighters
Portland firefighters rescued a resident and, with the ambulance 10 minutes out, transported the patient themselves
Fire Police Captain Ed Margavich, 80, is Station 14’s first line-of-duty death in 70 years
Lafayette Fire Capt. and Navy veteran Coby Bailey won Season 4 of “The Great American Recipe” with cornbread-stuffed chicken over grits and firehouse cobbler
The Fort Worth City Council recognized firefighters’ bravery and OEM’s coordination after the June blaze that displaced more than 800 residents
Elkhart officials kicked off construction of a $9M replacement for Fire Station 6, funded from cash reserves
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 light comes with a 30-inch extension pole and can run off rechargeable batteries or DC power
Each customizable workstation provides a space for tools to be stored and recharged
The high-tech, durable unit is designed for maneuverability and aids communication on scene
The latest model of the turnout gear offers improved fit and increased range of motion
The spreaders include removal tips and shark-like teeth to grip material
The hood includes a mask mate face opening that fit the shape of SCBA masks
The trailer has a generator, back up battery power and can fill 5.5 cylinders at once
The parka comes in high visibility and dark navy with multiple external pockets
The system includes four independent rear sensors that provide audible and visual notification when an object is detected
The “mini” is built to access rugged terrain in remote areas