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
Some 270,000 eggs will go to residents who lost homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires
Authorities say the gunman who fatally shot two firefighters on Canfield Mountain was angry over being denied entry into the fire service and left behind a premeditated plan
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
With ambulances and fire trucks breaking down and outdated vehicles straining city services, new legislation would require an annual fleet report to assess the scope of the problem and guide future investments
Roger Bentley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and other charges after prosecutors said he ignored signs of a gas leak before the 2024 blast that killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle
Amie Lee, who died July 14 from a suspected pulmonary embolism linked to a fire station injury, joined the Van Dyne Fire Department in 2011
Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, risking future disaster relief for the state
Duane Williams, exonerated in 2024 after serving 11 years for a deadly fire he didn’t commit, has filed a $100M federal lawsuit against Detroit police, fire officials and the city
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
A rear door of the engine wasn’t latched and struck a support column; no one was injured
The driver of the car had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries
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