Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A toxic gas release at a silver recovery facility in Kanawha County left two people dead and about 30 others hospitalized as officials investigate a chemical reaction involving nitric acid
Portland police say a vehicle loaded with pipe bombs and propane tanks partially detonated, narrowly avoiding mass injuries at the Multnomah Athletic Club
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
Lake Valley Fire Protection District Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible suffered a heart attack and fell, striking his head
The fast-moving Manhattan blaze spread through a six-story building’s lone staircase and displaced about 100 residents
Saline and three townships plan to ask voters to fund a new fire authority aimed at improving equipment, staffing and response times
The actor’s hands-on FDNY challenge raises hundreds of thousands to help fire departments struggling to afford equipment and training
Three former Marion County firefighters who admitted to attacking a rookie firefighter will serve probation under a plea deal, while charges against a paramedic were dropped
An investigation found missed inspections, code violations and communication breakdowns contributed to a near-fatal rescue during a fast-moving Easton fire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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It’s the community that suffers when board members and first responders alike don’t prioritize the public trust
Community support and agency coordination will be essential to assist search, rescue and recovery missions across the Midwest
The more we do things wrong and get away with it, the more they seem right
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
PRODUCT NEWS
ESO’s analysis reports a 28% increase in wildland fire incidents and calls for improvements in decontamination efforts
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
Introducing the Power F2 fastening system and Power X2 ambulance cot
The labor and materials for the customization of the Reading shop truck are valued at about $30,580 and at no cost to the city
Cross-country tour kicks off April 14 and features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
Polaris introduces two new fire and rescue skids in the current lineup of fire and rescue UTVs featuring QTAC skids making FDIC International debut
Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in New Jersey will take delivery of a Frontline Communications Saber C-40X-4 command unit, which will be showcased in Pierce Manufacturing’s booth at FDIC 2025
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