Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
An apartment fire on Manhattan’s Upper East Side began on the fifth floor and extended into the sixth and fourth floors before being extinguished
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
Greene County officials revealed internal issues ranging from missed training and pending criminal charges, which led to the sudden closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
Tucson firefighters on the roof escaped injury after an explosion caused the roof to collapse
After 230 days at a Colorado rehab hospital, Firefighter Justin Shaw is making major strides in recovery from a traumatic brain injury and multiple surgeries
Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
Months after the Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives, emerging evidence points to critical failures in decision-making and communication
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
Investigators are working to determine the fire’s cause; no firefighters were hurt
A total of 23 radios have been stolen; officials told fire departments to be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell them
The toddler was not seriously injured and made a full recovery
When you’re a firefighter on the go, you need to make the most of your fitness, when you can fit in the time
The truck was damaged and the fire and medical equipment had been taken out
The department has been working closely with the mayor’s office to get the department 11 new fire trucks
The non-rechargeable flashlights offer a tight, long throw beam
Waterproof and rechargeable, the flashlight is capable of reaching 650 lumens output
Both flashlights offer LED lights, one for focused lighting and one for floodlighting, that can be used in tandem or separately
The new liners are the latest addition to the company’s FR clothing line, DragonWear