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
First responders have recovered at least 28 bodies from the Potomac River after the midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter
A former Contra Costa deputy convicted in a 2018 on-duty fatal shooting, may have his record cleared after serving time as part of the San Quentin Fire Department
Botetourt County will pay volunteer firefighters $5 to $20 per call, with additional bonuses to support and grow its volunteer force
Firefighter Lee Kraus, a 27-year department veteran and second-generation firefighter, died after a medical emergency on June 29
A fireworks warehouse fire triggered a massive explosion and multiple spot fires near Esparto, prompting evacuations
A Vacaville firefighter suffered concussion-like symptoms after being struck by a rock thrown by a man following a service call
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting
The IAFF says President Freddy Escobar failed to properly document over $212,000 in expenses, reaffirming audit findings despite new receipts
The Coeur d’Alene community is grieving and shaken after the deadly ambush that killed two firefighters, leaving residents grappling with shock, fear, and outrage
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
After recent mass shooting events, the police and fire chiefs saw the need for fire and EMS personnel to enter the hot zone
Two firefighters received minor injuries; the rig sustained considerable damage
Both rigs were running lights and sirens, but the firefighter driving the ambulance ran a red light
The apartment building burned unattended for as long as 12 minutes; no one was injured
They are equipped with lightweight cardiac monitors and other equipment required to assess and treat patients before an ambulance arrives
Firefighters were getting their rescue boats and equipment ready in anticipation of a large amount of expected rainfall
They were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the driver was charged with failure to maintain reasonable control
The fire chief said it was one of the most difficult technical rescues he’s ever seen and worked on
Radio issues on scene prevented crews from spreading the word to other firefighters that there was a hole in the first floor
Firefighters claim Federal Signal Corp. failed to install protective devices that would’ve redirected the 120-decibel noise