Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Firefighters from Marine 4 pulled victims from the water near Hart Island while Marine 6 knocked down the blaze
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
As part of their territory expansion, C.W. Williams is committed to expanding in-house service capabilities in South Carolina to further support fire departments across the state
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
It’s the community that suffers when board members and first responders alike don’t prioritize the public trust
Community support and agency coordination will be essential to assist search, rescue and recovery missions across the Midwest
PRODUCT NEWS
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets