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Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
Captain David Meyer joined the department in 1996 and was assigned to Truck 29
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the O’Donnell Volunteer Fire Department and Lynn County EMS
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County has threatened over 1,000 structures and caused thousands to evacuate
New smart radio provides essential location and incident information
The Taylor County firefighter suffered a pulmonary embolism five days after being injured in a crash
The FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
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
A woman and her two sons watched firefighters work for 30 minutes to revive the dog following the fire
For the second time in one week, a D.C. Fire and EMS ambulance was not immediately available for an infant emergency call
One fire truck suffered body damage, while two others were OK; no firefighters were injured
The firefighter suffered a head injury after falling 12 feet onto a paved parking lot; fire officials said he’s moving all of his extremities
The fire department is currently working with leaky fire trucks, worn out equipment and broken radios
Paramedics began transporting a critically ill 5-month-old aboard the rig because an ambulance was unavailable; the boy didn’t survive
The fire department lost its primary fire truck in the blaze, which was likely started by an electrical short in the cab of the rig
One firefighter claimed the seatbelt alarms were too loud and threatened to go to the media; that rig was sent to a different station and another firefighter suspended
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire; no one was injured in the fire
The zip-out outer shell may be the most eye-catching feature of this turnout gear system, but it is not the only one