Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A weeklong Crisis Intervention Team course in Elkhart County trained 26 first responders in de-escalation, suicide prevention and responding to behavioral health emergencies
The new Columbus fire station in Midland, replacing an aging facility and adding new bunk room alerts, fitness space and other firefighter wellness features
Dispatchers say smartphone location programs such as RapidSOS and what3words help them find callers with near-constant accuracy
Two Goldsby firefighters were killed when their tanker left the road, struck a tree and overturned
Firefighters are back at Station 15 after mold repairs, as Wichita continues remediation work affecting most of its fire stations
Cost spikes and delivery delays are leaving Charlotte firefighters with older trucks and growing safety concerns
Investigators say a pre-dawn fire at a Bonny Doon fire station was likely arson, destroying a water tender but sparing the building
Kansas City firefighters extinguished another blaze at Parade Park, the 13th since Thanksgiving, as demolition faces new delays
Keeping the tradition alive in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
There are few reasons why a firefighter would be operating by themselves
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
4 reasons the ketamine-focused case should serve as a wakeup call to first responders
PRODUCT NEWS
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With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
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Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions — all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service.
Discuss exhaust removal and air purification systems at FDIC booth #5666
Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Company to showcase new Fire-Hazmat innovations at FDIC 2025, Indianapolis, as first EXO 8 Gamma area monitors ship to customers across North America this month
Entrants must be an active volunteer firefighter in the U.S. and an NVFC member