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 FBI is joining local authorities investigating fires in ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver
Lafayette Fire Department Sergeant John Robinson was a 29-year veteran of the department
ATF fire investigators and forensic teams analyzed key evidence and uncovered a matching DNA profile, tying the incidents together
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
The suspect told police he would have beaten Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he found him
Investigators believe the three-alarm fire in Millville does not appear to be suspicious
An Austin-Travis County EMS spokesperson said two were rescued from under the debris of the house that exploded and a third from a partially collapsed house next door
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 company is looking to incorporate a trailer hitch that will allow it to be pulled to the fire scene by a support vehicle
The new design offers more cab space, a tighter turn radius and better weight distribution
The firefighter is in stable condition and his injuries are not considered life threatening
The firefighters received minor burns; no other injuries were reported
After a lifetime of building aluminum trucks, E-One rolled out a 105-foot steel tower
Firefighter Benjamin Haskins was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries
He was taken to a trauma center with serious, but not life-threatening injuries
The recalls are related to sudden engine shut down and malfunctioning handles that may cause doors to open during a crash
A local fire department is offering to test it on a structure fire
The woman, believed to be seven or eight months pregnant, was ejected from the car; a firefighter suffered minor injuries