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
FireSat, a constellation of more than 50 satellites, will be able to detect wildfires as small as 16 by 16 feet
Garrett Knapp lost his collection of FD T-shirts when the Palisades Fire destroyed his family’s home
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighters broke several safety policies and rules during training in an acquired structure
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
One year after the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, officials and families honored the six workers who lost their lives
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 9
Syracuse firefighters rushed into the former Sisters of St. Francis convent, battling flames on the fourth floor, but were forced to retreat just minutes before the roof began to collapse
“Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage” delves into themes such as what defines a hero, why individuals risk their lives for others and the nature of sacrifice
The lawsuit accuses the Silverton and Toms River fire departments, and local officials of negligence, civil rights violations and covering up decades of alleged abuse against young volunteers
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
The system comes pre-rigged for immediate deployment to the field for rescuers
It provides more redundancy and better in-building coverage for emergency responders
The free app includes an online database of drugs with the ability to search, personalize information, and check how drugs taken at the same time will interact
The truck struck an embankment, overturned and ejected the firefighter; he was not wearing a seatbelt
One firefighter fell in the house; another firefighter was treated at the scene for a burn to his face
It is alleged that during the investigation of the accident both men lied about how the crash occurred
“Power to Protect” sweepstakes will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
ARM-LOC saves people trapped by various water disasters
They lost two fire trucks, an all-terrain vehicle and all of their firefighting equipment
Fire Chief Dave Anderson was listed in critical condition for injuries to his chest