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
Participants in the Future Fire Academy receive accredited training to fight wildfires
Polaris introduces two new fire and rescue skids in the current lineup of fire and rescue UTVs featuring QTAC skids making FDIC International debut
Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in New Jersey will take delivery of a Frontline Communications Saber C-40X-4 command unit, which will be showcased in Pierce Manufacturing’s booth at FDIC 2025
An ongoing legacy in the EMS and specialty vehicle industry
Celebrating 65 years of innovation that saves lives
FDIC 2025 opened with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that included a popular keynote speech from Ray McCormack
A historic firehouse honoring the state’s fallen firefighters was defaced, prompting the museum to denounce the act and call for community support to protect memorial sites
Enhances efficiency, coordination, and personnel safety through real-time incident data
Elizabeth Fire Protection District firefighters were injured while battling a large grass fire
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 Decon System makes it easy for firefighters to properly clean their gear
It keeps the pumps running at a low-idle speed, reducing fuel consumption and noise
The K55 will allow firefighters to see even better in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms
The Krios Series construction absorbs 90 percent less water than non-waterproof boots
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features
The two firefighters are accused of lying about how the crash occurred; video footage contradicts their story
A new breed of hybrid software for the fire and emergency services
The firefighter was sitting on the back of a rig when a large pickup truck pulled into the station, pinning him; he’s in stable condition
The biggest fire truck in the U.K. comes with a piercing nozzle, as does a newly supplied super-hose that allows crews to tackle a blaze outside a building
Bystander with military training used his belt as a tourniquet on a man’s severed leg; department policy is to leave tourniquets in place