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
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker presented data from 2024 on fires related to lithium-ion batteries
Following 30 deaths and widespread destruction, Assemblymember John Harabedian is urging the state to launch an independent audit into emergency response failures
Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics
Facing a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters, departments like Botetourt County are using camps, community outreach and flexible roles to raise awareness and inspire new recruits
Anthony Gaul, recently named Sergeant Bluff’s first full-time fire chief, is celebrating milestones in the fire service alongside his two sons,
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for first responders to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
The Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service announced a new year-round mental health program for wildland firefighters and dispatchers
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
A Twiggs County fire truck overturned after being rear-ended by a pickup while responding to a car fire
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
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
The 40-year veteran paramedic obeyed the order, but said wearing the vest underneath is too bulky and hot for EMS calls
The belt can be used for downed firefighter carries, no-rope bailout, lowering and as a ladder strap
The man in the SUV was transported to a hospital and is in serious but stable condition
The fire suit is designed to protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens
The rig was en route to a grass fire when it collided with a car; no serious injuries were reported
The company added new features and improved existing ones
A Canadian college and a private company tested an ozone-based sanitization method they say can eliminate nearly all bacteria and fungi from bunker gear
All firefighters have been treated and released from the hospital; a section of the road gave way as the rig passed over an area with a culvert