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
Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner, a 25-year Orange County Fire Authority veteran, collapsed after searching for residents in a Laguna Niguel house fire
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
Flash flooding in northern West Virginia killed five after intense rains overwhelmed infrastructure, swept away vehicles, and forced residents to flee
Firefighters accounted for all reported missing after rescuing over 70 people across the city
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children
Lafayette captain and home chef Coby Bailey will represent Louisiana’s rich culinary traditions in the season 4 premiere of “The Great American Recipe” on July 11
A 1925 Ahrens Fox piston pumper led a vintage fire apparatus parade in Shenandoah, celebrating its 100th birthday and permanent home at the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society museum
“When It All Burns” recounts a rookie firefighter’s harrowing season with California’s Los Padres Hot Shot Crew., weaving personal experience with a searing examination of wildfire
President Donald Trump has directed the creation of a single wildland firefighting program, shifting thousands from the U.S. Forest Service to a new agency
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
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
The new generation in handheld chemical detection
Three firefighters, their patient and a family member were able to escape the ambulance and cross to dry ground
Workforce management on one easy-to-use interface
All of their injuries were minor; there’s no word yet on how the rig overturned
The new multi-layer lining provides more moisture protection from both external and internal sources
They got them into an inflatable boat minutes before the car was submerged; torrential rain has caused flooding across the Sydney region