Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A $12K grant from Energy Transfer will help Shawnee Township firefighters improve their cardiovascular health
Keene officials hoped a SAFER grant would fully cover hiring costs, but learned it will fund only 75% in year one
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
A social media post intended to praise a Warren fire crew has drawn backlash for insensitivity toward the homeowner
To fight firefighter cancer risks, the Hayward Fire Department has partnered with Prenuvo to offer full-body MRI scans for early detection, inspired by the legacy of late Captain Steve Holt
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA’s immigrant communities
The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating 50 years of service with the opening of its first firehouse
The new incentive program offers stipends of up to $5,000 for service and training, aiming to reverse declining volunteer numbers and revitalize fire service in North Tonawanda
Four St. Paul firefighter fathers proudly pinned badges on their sons at the department’s latest academy graduation
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
9940 is the first with an integrated magnetic tail-cap with an aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum body
Ideal for users on the go, the Toughbook 54 offers 11 hours of continuous battery life and 18 with the optional second battery
The chief’s condition is unknown; it is unclear if the fire vehicle was responding to an emergency
He is concerned about his exposure during training and that the material made its way into the base’s drinking-water supply
Assistant Chief Donald Boyer, 82, suffered a heart attack; he is recovering at home
Ten students were exposed, one may have ingested mercury that a student brought to junior high school
The department will receive six new ladder trucks within the next month to offset the inoperable ones
Owners of the recalled extinguishers are encouraged to take the faulty extinguishers to their local fire departments for disposal
He suffered a broken neck, jaw, damage to his eye sockets and several burns; he was in fair condition after surgery
All of the firefighters were wearing seatbelts; some soreness was reported after the crash