Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Winston-Salem city council approved a nearly $2 million compensation overhaul boosting salaries up to 9.5%
The Martin Volunteer Fire Department chief said a firefighter violated department policy and patient privacy rules by recording at an injury crash
Newly released footage shows officers thrown back by a fiery explosion before recovering and helping children escape the collapsing home
With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
The bipartisan package funds most of Homeland Security, but leaves immigration enforcement money for a separate GOP budget fight
Police say a man broke into his estranged wife’s home before a powerful explosion destroyed the Queens house
Citing staffing challenges and sustainability concerns, Lexington city leaders moved emergency response to the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department
Madison firefighters say the curious child likely crawled into the prize machine through the retrieval window and was freed within minutes
Police say the suspect took a Boulder Fire-Rescue engine minutes after his release and fled before being slowed down by stop sticks
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
Activating the surgical team: A low-frequency, high-risk emergency procedure in the field
Colorado firefighters reflect on late-season wildfire that posed the ultimate challenge for the state’s limited resources
PRODUCT NEWS
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With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
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Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions — all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service.
Discuss exhaust removal and air purification systems at FDIC booth #5666
Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Company to showcase new Fire-Hazmat innovations at FDIC 2025, Indianapolis, as first EXO 8 Gamma area monitors ship to customers across North America this month
Entrants must be an active volunteer firefighter in the U.S. and an NVFC member