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
Portland Fire & Rescue Captain Erica Nelson’s past adventures include biking around the Baltic Sea and a dogsledding excursion in Sweden
Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company died from an injury sustained while battling a 30-acre brush fire in March
Mount Pleasant, N.C. was set to receive $4 million for storm protection and revitalization before FEMA scrapped the BRIC program, leaving critical projects in limbo nationwide.
Black Flag Response delivers advanced medical care and technical rescue capabilities with military precision, directly to communities in their most vulnerable moments
Departments can earn up to 10% of sales during first responder month
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
In addition to being known for his “Station 51, KMG365" line, Norrell wrote four episodes of ‘Emergency!’
Milton-Washington Township Firefighter Scott Adams died a day after responding to a motor vehicle accident
For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
This exclusive report looks at current and predicted trends in firefighter protective clothing
A family of five was injured in the crash; snowy and slippery conditions contributed to the crash
A firefighter and sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries in the incident
The app sends alerts via Bluetooth to help drivers get out of the way of emergency vehicles en route to a call
According to current law, all emergency lights must be on the outside of the vehicle; police say interior lights look too much like unmarked police cars
Fire officials said they hope the upgrades will allow the department to score a better ISO rating
The rig was responding to a fire call with its lights and sirens on; the man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition
Responsible for about one in five of the 829 firefighter fatalities in the past decade, fire truck crashes are more deadly than fighting a fire
Pedro Flores has been charged with theft by public servant and abuse of official capacity; he has until Monday to self-surrender or be arrested
The 34-year-old, who had a ‘do not walk’ sign, suffered a serious leg injury