Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Seattle fire officials are investigating a fire that damaged four Tesla Cybertrucks, amid growing protests against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration
More than 100 volunteers joined police, firefighters, EMS and school staff in Springfield for a full-scale drill designed to test emergency response
Four teens sprang into action after spotting a garage fire on their way home from prom, helping a family evacuate safely and earning praise from local firefighters
Salem firefighters and their families built 10 beds for children in need as part of a $3,500 donation to A Bed for Every Child
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
Grant funding will support both interior and exterior renovations at Atlantic City Fire Station 2 to modernize the facility and improve its functionality
Milton Guamarriga’s family says he has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, volunteers as a firefighter and was applying for citizenship
Due to staffing and budget challenges, the City of Meriden will deactivate the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department at the end of the year
A contractor and subcontractor working on powerlines died when their helicopter hit utility lines, crashed into a barge, igniting a fire and multiple explosions
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 fire truck responded after no ambulances were available; the ambulances were stuck at the hospital waiting to hand off a patient
Delaney Clements, 13, died after a long battle with cancer; the department invited her friends and family to sign the truck in her memory
The device will monitor biometric data from firefighters and show the data via helmet displays like a video game health bar
Firefighters were responding to a gas leak when the incident occurred; a tire was flattened by the bullet
Philip Gasaway, 34, had been with the department for about a year; he was charged with a first offense DUI
The firefighters had to be extricated from the rig and were transported to a hospital
The firefighter was responding to a grass fire when he veered off the road to avoid colliding with a car
The program is designed to automate the way a fire department lowers total ownership costs for PPE
The ambulance was following the fire truck when it suddenly stopped and the ambulance rear-ended it; two firefighters were taken to the hospital
The system assists the job of the incident commander and helps to ensure the safety of personnel on scene