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
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
Under a new agreement with IAFF Local 366, Grand Rapids union firefighters will receive phased pay increases, reduced weekly hours and enhanced retirement benefits
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics
For the first time in decades, Ypsilanti firefighters responded to calls from their original 1898 station, sliding down fire poles and backing modern trucks through barn doors
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response
Assemblyman Phil Ramos accuses East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa of storming into his office following tensions over ICE’s use of a firehouse parking lot
Local leaders urged state lawmakers to invest in school-based training, public safety education and regional partnerships to attract the next generation of first responders
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
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
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
No firefighters were seriously hurt and officials are investigating the cause of the fire