Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Whitfield County firefighters said fire ripped through the trailer the family was renting
A Vacaville firefighter suffered concussion-like symptoms after being struck by a rock thrown by a man following a service call
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting
The IAFF says President Freddy Escobar failed to properly document over $212,000 in expenses, reaffirming audit findings despite new receipts
The Coeur d’Alene community is grieving and shaken after the deadly ambush that killed two firefighters, leaving residents grappling with shock, fear, and outrage
Authorities say Wess Roley, a 20-year-old living out of his car, set a fire on Canfield Mountain before fatally shooting two battalion chiefs and injuring a third
Slain Idaho firefighters identified; law enforcement will accompany firefighters on all future calls
Coeur d’Alene is mourning the loss of two firefighters killed in a targeted shooting, with residents lining highways in tribute and Gov. Brad Little ordering flags lowered
CAL FIRE firefighters had to stabilize a car teetering over a 200-foot cliff at Devil’s Slide before pulling the trapped driver to safety through the back window
Rock Hill first responders teamed up with the community to collect enough cereal for tens of thousands of servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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