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
The brush fire on Staten Island is the fifth fire in the borough during a citywide drought watch due to low precipitation
168 people—19 of them children—were killed and hundreds injured when a truck bomb tore through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus
Gov. Josh Shapiro shared new details about the arson that forced his family’s evacuation from the governor’s residence, thanking firefighters for their response to the blaze
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
Three decades after the deadliest domestic terror attack in U.S. history, survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing still carry deep emotional and physical scars
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy
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
The former volunteer firefighter responded to a call for help; he began CPR on an unresponsive man and revived him before EMS arrived
The injured firefighters, who were taken to the hospital, were conscious and alert following the incident
Valor seats have SCBA support straps, military-grade upholstery and improved seat belts and buckles
He performed CPR until paramedics arrived; the umpire is in stable condition
A system that allows individuals to identify hydrants at night and from great distances
The former ambulance company employee was found walking on a nearby street after leaving the scene
Michael O’Connell carried his helmet home when he retired in 2009, shortly after being diagnosed with sarcoidosis
Four medics suffered minor injuries following a collision between an ambulance and a bus
The fire truck stalled and an airboat was sent to rescue the three firefighters; no one was in the stranded vehicle
EMT Siren and the FDNY150 Ambulance will represent FDNY in parades and community events throughout the year