Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Police in Baltimore County investigating a shooting found a burning vehicle on its side outside a funeral home
The Allentown Life Safety and Wellness Center would replace the crumbling 100-year-old Central Fire Station, offering modern facilities, gear decon space and support for firefighter health and safety
Following a five-month test period, the Graham FD adopted the 48/96 schedule, ensuring crews stay rested and ready
Two workers were rescued after scaffolding collapsed, leaving them hanging from safety harnesses
The crew of the Morning Midas evacuated after failing to control a fire near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands; 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars, were onboard
Kissimmee’s transition from 24/48 shifts includes a two-phase hiring plan for 49 firefighters by April 2026, funded by a new property-based fire assessment
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
FDNY Firefighter Michael Kotzo will receive the department’s top honor for his heroic rope rescue during a Harlem blaze, one of three at the same fire
A federal court ruled Atlantic City violated the firefighter’s religious rights by enforcing a beard ban, despite his support role and lack of fit testing
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
The two firefighters are accused of lying about how the crash occurred; video footage contradicts their story
A new breed of hybrid software for the fire and emergency services
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