Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
U.S. Steel says it is still investigating the blast as hospitals report treating at least 10 workers, including burn victims, from the 1,400-employee Mon Valley plant
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March
Hennepin EMS official said the police’s swift, accurate tally of victims let medics move the wounded quickly to three hospitals
Monarez was fired less than a month after refusing to back “unscientific, reckless directives,” as four other senior CDC leaders resigned in protest
Minneapolis Police say the shooter opened fire through church windows toward the children sitting in the pews during school Mass before dying at the scene
A 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, graduated on Aug. 22 and was set to begin work at Engine Company 13
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
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
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The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Since its founding in 2016, First Due has delivered a comprehensive, true-cloud platform designed to meet the critical needs of first responders
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025