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
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
Sharon McDonough, a 34-year veteran of Tucson’s Fire Department, rose through the ranks and leds key public safety initiative
With fires now just 4% of incidents, San Jose has shifted toward fees for EMS through Prop 26, which enabled cost recovery for medical care and transport
FDNY fire and EMS personnel had to breach walls to access and rescue the trapped worker
Video shows Orange County firefighters rescuing an unresponsive woman from a Mission Viejo house fire
Built with a voter-approved bond, East Pierce Fire’s new Bonney Lake fire station unites administrative staff and firefighters under one roof
Three firefighters were hurt while battling the Staten Island house fire and fourth was hurt when a vehicle crashed into a department vehicle
Industry experts, fire service leaders, and wellness pioneers unite to advance firefighter health, performance, and resilience
A Center Star Fire/Rescue firefighter was shot while trying to help at the scene of a crash, not knowing the driver was fleeing police after a bank robbery
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
Fire crews worked to free a person who was stuck inside the car; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The driver of the rig and his four passengers were not injured; the motorcyclist sustained major injuries
Not all of the probationary firefighters have a confirmed diagnosis; at least one of the trainees was hospitalized
The gear is ideal for wildland, extrication, MVAs, traffic control and incident command
Social platform connects users through photo sharing
Wearable device monitors breathing and movement
Here are six fitness devices that can monitor your activity levels when you’re on the move
The firefighters were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The curriculum includes flashover training, thermal balance and how to use the latest technology
The system comes pre-rigged for immediate deployment to the field for rescuers