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
Officials, insurers and homeowners navigate the financial costs of protecting homes from wildfires
Ann Arbor’s new firehouse will be named after Firefighter Mindy Kerr, honoring her legacy as a pioneer while embracing sustainable design
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
California is the first state to own two C-130 Hercules cargo planes outfitted for wildland firefighting
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
A veteran Chicago firefighter died after a garage collapse during a fire, later ruled as human-caused
A wildfire spanning over 20 square miles in New Jersey’s Lacey and Ocean townships has prompted evacuations
Greeley firefighters used a ladder, rope and pike pole to rescue a man wedged between a church wall and a dumpster alcove
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
Fire officials said Rick Wimberley’s pelvis was fractured in four spots, but that he won’t need surgery and is in good spirits
A complaint was filed saying more than half haven’t been tested since 2008; federal law requires them to be tested every five years
Brody Channel was honoring his father who died in the line of duty last year; he pulled to the side of the road to help an officer perform CPR on an unresponsive 9-month-old girl
A car drove in front of the rig, causing it to swerve and hit the cruiser; a firefighter and police officer suffered injuries in the collision
Firefighter Brian Nielsen made a call to the city for an explanation on why he was fired, but has yet to receive a call back
Rick Wimberley suffered a fractured pelvis and bruising; doctors are also checking for shoulder injuries
The motorcyclist failed to yield to the rig at an intersection; the crash is under investigation
The sheriff was assisting a victim at a motor vehicle accident when he was struck by the rig; he suffered non-life threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital
A rear door of the engine wasn’t latched and struck a support column; no one was injured
The driver of the car had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries