Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
A plan to centralize federal firefighting under the Interior Department is raising alarms over weakened wildfire response, higher risks and rising costs
State legislators are considering funding to help fire departments replace PFAS-laden PPE, as evidence links the toxic chemicals to cancer risks
Oakland firefighters faced fire on the third floor of a garden-style apartment building
These Memorial Day facts highlight how the holiday blends solemn remembrance with modern summer traditions.
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
After a terror bombing in Palm Springs, Deputy Fire Chief Greg Lyle risked collapse to restore power, not knowing one of the embryos belonged to a member of his crew
A Brooklyn man died after falling from a second-floor window during a rescue above a Sunset Park deli fire
Hutchinson firefighters cut locks and doors to enter several compartments of the storage unit, finding one person dead inside
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Greg Friese explores the scope of the wildfire challenges in California and significant impacts on public safety.
Key tactics impacted command decisions related to saving iconic bell towers
Firefighters face multiple hazards at cultural icon as it continues to burn
Your jurisdiction likely does not have a building as old or as historic as the Notre Dame cathedral, but it is sure to have buildings of local importance that need preplans
Allowing civilians to pose in contaminated turnout gear contradicts the safety message FDs should project
Preplanning fire department involvement in a chemical industry fire, and keeping the public informed helps mutual aid partners contain a chemical fire
PRODUCT NEWS
SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances
Bliksund’s extensive product portfolio offers great added value when combined with the Crash Recovery System
Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Follow these tips for grant funding exhaust removal systems for your fire department
The Neosho Fire Department used AFG funds to exhaust removal systems in two firehouses
Ascent is inviting fire departments in the Chicagoland area on March 19th from 9:00am to 12:00pm to experience third-party validated indoor tracking technology
Female firefighters explained how gear designed for men increases their risk of being burned, slows their movements
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers