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
A head-on collision during a wrong-way pursuit on I-25 in 2022 claimed a Santa Fe officer and a retired Las Vegas firefighter
The documentary explores how warnings were ignored, leading to a deadly implosion that sparked a multi-agency international search and rescue effort
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
A Fresno County fire engine responding to a grass fire collided with another vehicle, leaving three injured
Firefighters faced initial water access issues as a fast-moving fire torched 40 decommissioned buses at a SEPTA
A Hickory Fire Department firefighter died June 5 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
House Bill 929 also directs fire departments to purchase gear free of hazardous chemicals and requires mental health monitoring of firefighters
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
Calif. firefighters woke to the smell of smoke and used a garden hose to put out the blaze
The rig’s driver was preparing to close a road so a helicopter could land when he struck the chief
Be ready for your next fire with a hot shield mask
If the tax goes into effect, city leaders want to replace an aging fire truck
He had a goal to raise $10,000 for the boys; he ended up raising more than $17,000
Crews were able to extricate the man only after taking pieces of the machine apart
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