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 mayday followed by a partial roof collapse left one firefighter dead and at least four others in serious condition
Gov. Newsom warns only 40% of National Guard firefighting crews remain after President Trump reassigned others to Los Angeles for immigration enforcement
A 30-year veteran Riverside firefighter, nearing retirement, suffered multiple pelvic fractures after being struck by a car while fighting a brush fire
Authorities say a man set a wildfire and ambushed firefighters in Coeur d’Alene, killing two and critically injuring another before being found dead
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
A former Waterbury firefighter contesting his firing for medical marijuana use could be held in contempt after allegedly violating court orders, including sending a defiant email to the mayor
After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders
A third firefighter is in surgery following the shooting on Canfield Mountain
From being struck by lightning three times to building a backyard fire museum, 88-year-old Ray Kresek has spent a lifetime preserving the disappearing world of fire lookouts
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
First Response signed the document despite concerns after the 911 director said he would halt emergency calls until it was inked
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