Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
A former Waterbury firefighter contesting his firing for medical marijuana use could be held in contempt after allegedly violating court orders, including sending a defiant email to the mayor
After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders
A third firefighter is in surgery following the shooting on Canfield Mountain
From being struck by lightning three times to building a backyard fire museum, 88-year-old Ray Kresek has spent a lifetime preserving the disappearing world of fire lookouts
High school girls in Jackson County will get hands-on experience in fire, EMS and police careers
Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine
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
Firefighters suspect the shooting may have happened while answering a call about a fallen utility pole
Three cats were taken from the building to a veterinary hospital
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