Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
Farmington Hills police officers arrived to find fire showing from the house and reports of people trapped inside
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Boston EMS reported that four people were transported to the hospital—two of them in critical condition—while two others received treatment at the scene
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas suffered burns to 45% of his body in a house fire where conditions quickly changed, leading to a flashover
Vancouver police instructors trained Clark County firefighters on how to respond safely in command vehicles
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
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
Two firefighters were injured with non-life threatening injuries; a pickup driver was flown to a hospital
Luckily, EMS arrived behind firefighters to a call for difficulty breathing and evacuated the building when their carbon monoxide monitors went off
An investigation began after a wheel fell off two Pierce aerial ladder trucks while responding to a call
The utility company arrived to secure the power and remove the line from the apparatus
Five firefighters were in the rig and transported to a hospital for evaluation. They were later released
The bag is designed to securely store equipment used when reversing an opioid overdose
This one-handed device helps firefighters keep doors open when things get hot
The saws, which are vital to fighting fires and saving lives, cost about $2,000 a piece
Six other firefighters were evaluated and released with non-life threatening injuries
Officials instructed all personnel to use more vague terms when discussing the deadly disease