Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Fire chiefs speak out about the controversial law that ties state funding to a transit, housing requirement for municipalities
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
As part of their territory expansion, C.W. Williams is committed to expanding in-house service capabilities in South Carolina to further support fire departments across the state
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 on the rig reported an air leak issue with the brakes, but officials are unsure if that issue caused the accident
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