Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Richlands firefighter/EMT was on his way home from paramedic class when he was involved in an MVC
A jury found former Albuquerque fireifghters Aden Heyman and Anthony Martin not guilty on all counts after just two hours of deliberation
St. Paul firefighters used a rope system to rescue a man trapped 10 feet underground in a sewer for several days
Monsoon rains triggered flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, sweeping one house downstream and leaving at least three people missing as officials continue search efforts
The number of missing people has tripled in Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
The Ogdenburg Department of Public Safety said on social media firefighters identified the structure as suitable for exterior fire operations only thanks to prior knowledge and thorough pre-planning
The hot weather, limited water supply and a large amount of roofing materials inside the building hampered Cleveland firefighters
Chicago mother accused of fatally stabbing 4-year-old, injuring 2 other children says they were “possessed”
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 K33 and K53 feature clear visibility technology, include a single-button interface; they will be available April 20
Safety experts say daily inspections have been abandoned and some trucks are more than 200 days past due on inspections
Officials said the units were prone to failure and caused the air supply to deplete in less than one minute
The departments are using the drones for hazmat incidents, multi-vehicle crashes and water and remote-area rescues
Firefighters were heading back from fighting a grass fire when they collided with a truck; three firefighters were hurt in the crash
Officials paid a $750 ransom to the hackers who had taken control and encrypted files on a computer at the fire district; employees are now being trained on Internet safety
The video shows residents attempting to guess how much various pieces of firefighting equipment and gear costs
The fire truck was responding to the scene of a multiple car crash caused by icy roads when a pickup truck slid on the ice and crashed into the back of the rig
A 10-year-old boy was killed, his mother, father and two younger siblings are in the hospital; the firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries
The fire truck responded after no ambulances were available; the ambulances were stuck at the hospital waiting to hand off a patient