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
Officials issue more evacuation orders as the Kenneth Fire burns in the San Fernando Valley
Backed by new state legislation and a partnership with Fire-Dex and Milliken, the East Providence Fire Department is using PFAS-free gear to reduce cancer risks
To reduce wildfire risk, the Santa Rosa Fire Department is deploying over 1,000 goats and sheep to graze 130 acres of dry brush across city sites
Anchorage officials began dismantling the long-standing Davis Park homeless camp, but the process turned chaotic as fires erupted and some residents resisted leaving the area
California lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban PFAS from firefighter turnout gear by 2027, citing cancer risks and the lasting environmental impact of the so-called “forever chemicals”
A USFS prescribed burn lit by forest officials in April spread onto private property, burning 16 pine trees, scorching others and damaging fencing
A South Korean rescue team training in Colorado assisted at the scene of a deadly highway crash, earning praise for their swift action in aiding victims
A well-known former officer and lifelong Revere resident, died after being pulled from a multi-family home blaze
Greene County residents face potential insurance hikes following the unexplained closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
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
Fire officials said about a fourth of the departments have vests available to them and have been helpful on more than one occasion
The new board is designed for incident command situations
The portable monitor can be pointed in virtually every direction
The cutters are lighter and more ergonomic than the previous models
The flexibility of tablets enhances data collecting functions and is an effective way to keep track of information
The man stole the radios while taking a station tour with his family; he said he stole them because he wanted to listen to calls
Epic 3 Radio Interface Voice Communication System allows communications between on-scene firefighters and incident commanders, remote dispatchers and other radio users
It was not clear where the fire truck was heading when it got stuck
A conservative group called the union logos on city trucks “illegal” and complained to the city about them
Capt. Gregg Favre said the report lays out what a model policy, or city, state or federal law could look like