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 chair of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners said Chief McDaniel’s resignation has nothing to do with the September fire
Firefighters across the Kansas City metro pulled more than 60 people from high water after torrential storms shattered local rainfall records
The 2025 Pat Tillman Award for Service acknowledged the commitment and selflessness of two L.A. firefighters who faced “apocalyptic” wildfire conditions
The search uncovered an engine registered to the “Santa Muerte Fire Department,” which does not exsist
Authorities say Denton’s former fire chief submitted fraudulent documentation from 2021 to 2025 in an alleged effort to boost the fire department’s insurance rating
First responders saved more than 200 people during one of the worst engineering disasters in U.S. history
The 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
After nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility, Fall River officials and IAFF agreed to hire up to 20 more firefighters over the next two years
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient
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
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
The new K45 improves firefighters vision in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms