Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working to reduce the number of fires caused by people seeking shelter inside abandoned structures
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in
Fort Lauderdale firefighters and good Samaritans were honored with medals and awards for their heroic life-saving rescues
The Quad Cities International Airport marks 50 years of dedicated public safety service, honoring the evolution from volunteer fire coverage to a full-time police and fire department
The crew of Niagara Falls Engine 3 responded to two unresponsive patients within hours of each other
Chattanooga firefighters performed a high-angle rescue to safely lower an injured HVAC worker from the roof of a senior living facility
With the new “1323" schedule, the Charleston Fire Department addressed health concerns with maintaining the 56-hour workweek
Amid storm damage and power outages, Tri-Township firefighters used Facebook to keep residents informed, coordinate wellness checks and manage emergency calls
An illegally parked SUV blocked Ladder 25’s firehouse exit, forcing firefighters to use car dollies to move it
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
No firefighters were injured and the accident is under investigation
First Response presents an ePCR platform with a configurable user interface
The Wildland MPT allows a fire department to configure components, systems or functionality across a number of firefighting scenarios
The THERMAL STAR cools the body through waist-mounted air discharge nozzles, which can attach to spiral tubes and be worn over or under clothing
The rig was returning to the station from ladder training when it moved to give another car more room
Their direct assistance makes the process of owning a home easy for our community heroes
Whether looking for victims in an urban or wilderness setting, these 10 tools will help get the job done
The firefighter was treated for minor injuries and was later released; two other firefighters were shaken but declined treatment
Two firefighters inside the truck had to be rescued, but they were uninjured
Fire Chief Dave Anderson, 66, was seriously injured when his water tender collided with a brush truck responding to a grass fire