Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Firefighters from several states spent six days training on self-survival, firefighter rescue, teamwork and situational awareness
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
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The blasts at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works killed one worker, left at least two unaccounted for and injured dozens as black smoke billowed over the Pittsburgh area
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
A bronze statue of Corey Comperatore now greets visitors at the Butler Farm Show, honoring the volunteer firefighter who died protecting his family
Roughly 170 FDNY and EMS personnel battled the Queens blaze, which left three firefighters seriously hurt
An early-morning blaze ripped through a Waldorf home, leaving one survivor and injuring a firefighter
All 179 inmates were evacuated from Rifle prison as the 167-square-mile wildfire spread
A former Gabriel House resident injured in the fire that killed 10 people, is suing the facility’s owner and its fire safety contractor for negligence
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The FLIR KF6 provides firefighters with thermal eyes in the sky to help fight fires
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