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
The FDNY responded to a call for smoke in the Queens neighborhood and after searching found smoke coming from a cellar window of the victims’ home
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
NASCAR Cup Series driver John Hunter Nemechek suited up with Darlington firefighters, comparing gear and sharing laughs
President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him
More than 150 musicians from as far as Virginia and Calgary joined the Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Pipes and Drums to honor two battalion chiefs killed in a tragic ambush
A recent multi-agency wildfire training exercise helped Orange County fire and law enforcement teams swiftly contain the Rancho fire in Laguna Beach
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
A six-year-old is in critical condition; the firefighters were transported to a hospital
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