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 Chattanooga Fire Department said they heard from departments across the country “that they will be using this incident for training purposes because of its uniqueness”
Arizona’s governor has called for a federal review of fire response as the Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed multiple buildings and forced evacuations on the North Rim
One firefighter was treated for heat-related illness while another sustained a more severe injury requiring hospital care as the Green Fire grew past 10,000 acres
More than 50 Fall River firefighters, including 30 who were off-duty, responded as residents were trapped inside Gabriel House
Ally Galvin and Bill Kenyon join the Salisbury Fire Department with a passion for learning, service and community impact
Dean Johnston spent more than 50 years helping grow Portland Fire & Rescue’s Toy & Joy Makers from a small basement toy drive to a major community lifeline
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
NASCAR Cup Series driver John Hunter Nemechek suited up with Darlington firefighters, comparing gear and sharing laughs
President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
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
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
Crews were about to transport a driver injured in another crash when a vehicle going around 75 miles per hour hit the ambulance
All of the firefighters were evaluated for minor injuries and later released from the hospital
They did not suffer serious injuries and were both conscious and alert on the way to the hospital
One firefighter is in critical condition; the others were transported to a hospital, with undisclosed injuries
The 70-year-old wants $150,000 and suggested sirens be covered by a shield to reduce noise
No firefighters were hurt, but the driver was taken to the hospital in unknown condition
Features an 18-hour battery life and a design that withstands a 6-foot drop
National Academy of Ambulance Compliance launches Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer training and certification