Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Francis B. Pera said a “dignified recovery” of the victims takes precedence over all else
Marble Falls Chief Michael Phillips never returned after responding to the deadly floods over the Independence Day weekend that killed more than 100 people
Firefighters reported multiple fire whirls, including a vortex that damaged a BLM engine, as extreme weather fueled rapid fire spread
Firefighter Jonathan Ashworth, 23, had served with Fire Protection District 4 since 2018
Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer David Tysdal begins specialized spinal recovery after surviving attack that killed two battalion chiefs
The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks
Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility
Told by a teacher that firefighting was “not for girls,” Chief of Fire Investigations Jamie Sypniewicz now leads Las Vegas’ bomb squad and fire investigations
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
The new K45 improves firefighters vision in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms
The Ferno 2020 Vision Proof of Concept vehicle creates a safer, more efficient and intelligent delivery of care
The firefighter sustained a head and back injury from the fall; the cause of the incident appears to be a failed door latch
Breach is touted to be the company’s most protective boot; check it out at FDIC booth #1507
The glove was re-designed after valuable first responder feedback
They both suffered minor injuries and were said to be wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash
The Caselight CL10K provides 10,000 lumens of portable light that sets up in less than 20 seconds
The new firmware will allow site roaming and single remote head configurations for mobile units
At more than 95 decibels, comparable with a jackhammer, the new pager can be heard above fireground noise
The firefighters were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the rig is a total loss