Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Four St. Paul firefighter fathers proudly pinned badges on their sons at the department’s latest academy graduation
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
PRODUCT NEWS
Bliksund’s extensive product portfolio offers great added value when combined with the Crash Recovery System
Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Follow these tips for grant funding exhaust removal systems for your fire department
The Neosho Fire Department used AFG funds to exhaust removal systems in two firehouses
Ascent is inviting fire departments in the Chicagoland area on March 19th from 9:00am to 12:00pm to experience third-party validated indoor tracking technology
Female firefighters explained how gear designed for men increases their risk of being burned, slows their movements
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
St. George firefighters used extrication tools to free the deer trapped between two posts as other deer watched