Fire News
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Three firefighters sustained minor injuries after a firetruck overturned en route to a house fire in North Las Vegas
Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
A massive blaze gutted the longtime family-owned boat business in Summit Township, prompting a multi-agency response
Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes died in the line of duty after responding to multiple emergency calls, the U.S. Fire Administration confirmed
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Construction workers scrambled to safety after a portion of an underground tunnel collapsed 400 feet below the surface, with all rescued and no major injuries reported
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
A 76-year-old grandmother was killed in a Queens pizzeria after an e-bike battery sparked a fast-moving fire, making her the first lithium-ion battery fire fatality in NYC this year
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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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 new dual power input charging system permits charging through either AC/DC or USB power sources
The stitch-free trim meets NFPA requirements and reflects in low-light and nighttime conditions
The light offers high, medium and low settings as well as a strobe for signaling or disorienting targets
Among its new offerings is a reconfigured 107-foot aerial and a new electronics and control system
Weighing less than 20 pounds, the unit can work in remote areas for 4 hours on battery power
The APX 8000XE features all-band functionality, Wi-Fi access and an enhanced remote speaker microphone
The modified V-hull, custom-built craft is the first in the fire boat industry to use Mercury technology
Attendees will be able to try on ATHLETIX, which provides a range of unrestricted motion
Features include low battery indicator, multiple power options and a three and a half day survival mode
The drone packages offer the ability to see through smoke, assess the scene from an aerial perspective and keep track of personnel