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
The Fairview Fire Department announced that one of its firefighters died during rescue operations in Buncombe County
Carpentersville firefighters faced fire showing from the lower part of the split-foyer home
Occupants were trying to jump from windows when Detroit firefighters arrived at the early-morning explosion
Sterling Firefighter Garrett Ramos’ death highlighted the need for a live-burn training facility that Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters could use
Firefighter Connor Lees was freediving off Long Beach with his friends when he first disappeared on Dec. 4, 2024
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Officials discovered politically charged graffiti nearby in their investigation of a fire at the GOP office in Albuquerque
Firefighters who battled the Palisades and Eaton wildfires show significantly elevated levels of lead and mercury in their blood, according to a new multi-university study
David Childs’ design of the 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper, once known as the Freedom Tower, is the centerpiece of the redevelopment of Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks
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
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
The deer then ran off into the distance with no apparent injuries
With everything from T-shirts to trucks, there is no sign of support too large or small
Part of the sales from the firefighting themed T-shirt will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Proceeds from sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the fully functional vehicle serves as part of the department’s fight against the disease
The company donates 10 percent of sales to charities assisting cancer patients and their families
A prosthetic brace allowed him to avoid amputation and he now has full function of his foot
First Response signed the document despite concerns after the 911 director said he would halt emergency calls until it was inked