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
Norwalk firefighters faced a Santa tangled in his gear while rappelling down a high-rise building
A Yakima River rescue turned chaotic when Benton County firefighters and two rafters were swept downstream—while the $72,000 rescue boat sent to help sank in the current
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
Nearly all of the 16 federal workers cut from the 9/11 health program have been rehired after intense criticism forced the Trump administration to reverse course on controversial cuts
Firefighter Mark Keller, who began serving with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in 1990, is being remembered for his commitment and legacy in the fire service
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
Patrick Gordiski recently retired from the Greenwich Fire Department
James Muller’s widow cites poor communication, water overload from deck guns and inadequate training as key failures that led to her husband’s death
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
Lt. Lyle Crandall was run over by the front tires of the rig; he suffered traumatic injury to his left foot and both legs
The new protocol aims to improve safety by reducing the amount of emergency vehicle crashes
Waze users reported a Texas interstate accident that appeared on a dispatch center’s feed 11 minutes before a 911 call was made
The rig, which was loaded with two 600-gallon tanks of water, had to be drained to get it out of the mud
Firefighters support adding the slogan, saying they want to get the rest of the county involved
The firefighter was responding to a grass fire when he was hit by a semi while attempting to turn onto a highway; the chief thinks the brakes were defective
The bag valve mask obscured the victim’s face while his firefighter son performed CPR
The rig was being delivered to a fire department when it left the roadway and ended up in a culvert
Head of firefighters union said the damage is putting firefighters’ lives at risk and is a safety issue
The 21-year-old driver disregarded a red light and struck the passenger side of the rig; no firefighters were hurt