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
FDNY officials said the e-bike battery fire blocked the path of egress in the Brooklyn apartment building
A woman died after a fire ripped through an apartment building in Brooklyn
Firefighters attempted an interior attack on the Southfield fire, but fire conditions drove them out
Auburn Engine Company 4 firefighters faced heavy smoke and two occupants trapped on the roof
At FDIC International 2025, Medix Ambulances will showcase its latest high-performance Type I and Type III models—built for durability, rapid deployment, and the demanding needs of today’s Fire/EMS teams
Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
Crestline Ambulances returns to FDIC with its CCL 150 Type I ambulance, a fleet-focused solution designed to boost performance, cut maintenance costs and meet evolving demands
A volunteer firefighter and mental health advocate died along with his oldest son while trying to save the younger
The Health and Human Services Department has decided not to terminate Dr. John Howard amid plans to lay off two-thirds of NIOSH staff, preserving leadership of the World Trade Center Health Program
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 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
They were responding to a traffic accident on a steep mountain road; the firefighters’ injuries did not appear to be life-threatening
The firefighter claims the company schemed him so they could sell or market the invention as their own; Elkhart Brass has not commented on the suit
They noticed something was wrong when the rig rolled through a light; they performed CPR and used an AED to save the driver’s life
No other vehicles were involved in the incident; the call turned out to be a false alarm
The rig was headed to a structure fire when the incident occurred; all injuries are non-life-threatening
The rig was responding to a multi-vehicle crash in the area, which one witness said involved more than 10 cars
Two chainsaws, a water pump, a 4WD recovery kit and the keys to a fire department vehicle were stolen