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
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
Dozens are missing after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, triggering rescue efforts and scrutiny over warning systems
PJ Helicopters’ UH-60 Blackhawk will again support Cal Fire-Butte County this wildfire season under a renewed PG&E contract
Walla Walla County fire officials say local crews are fully staffed and prepared for wildfire season, with confidence in state and federal support despite federal budget cuts
Projects include kitchen upgrades, bunk rooms and training space improvements through the 2025 Hometowns initiative
Balancing high school, soccer and firefighter training, 17-year-old Lydia Kendziorski joined Beaver Township Fire as a cadet
Nearly 90% of Wyoming’s firefighters are volunteers, but a sharp decline in recruitment and aging personnel is putting wildfire response at risk
The film will recount how James O. Page’s leadership brought paramedics to national attention and shaped the evolution of emergency services
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
PRODUCT NEWS
The 21-year-old driver disregarded a red light and struck the passenger side of the rig; no firefighters were hurt
The suit claims the newly installed digital radios repeatedly knocked firefighters off the air, forcing them to use hand signals
At least one notable fire service leader criticized Denver area fire departments for allowing the NFL team’s players, spouses and children to ride on top of the rigs; where do you stand on the issue?
Fire officials said the firefighter’s injuries are serious, but he is in stable condition
Dispatcher Mary Beth Pazaras sued for discrimination after investigators blamed her for a delay in sending firefighters to a blaze that killed an Army veteran
They were already planning on the purchase but the shooting death of Lt. Jason Adams accelerated the purchase
The Automist, which is installed on the walls of a home, only sprays water directly at a fire; it better protects homes from water damage
Trainee Keenan Smith, 26, saw a man collapse on the street and performed CPR
The three people injured were all inside the ambulance; one EMT was airlifted to a hospital
Vests were prompted by officials after a firefighter was shot and killed while responding to a patient suffering from a seizure