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
More than 80 people are confirmed dead, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, after catastrophic flooding swept through central Texas over the July Fourth weekend
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
A Montgomery County fire engine is likely totaled after being driven into floodwaters during a rescue, prompting an internal review and placing the firefighter behind the wheel on non-driving status
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
As Oregon enters peak wildfire season, new fires ignite and the massive Cram Fire nears “mega fire” status with nearly 96,000 acres burned
Taylor officials, firefighters and community leaders gathered to mark the rededication of Station No. 2, part of a major renovation project enhancing living and working conditions for first responders
Investigators continue probing last weekend’s fire at Gabriel House assisted-living facility that injured dozens and raised concerns about safety conditions
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A freak accident in San Francisco underscores the dangers of working near moving vehicles
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Introducing UniversalF3 Green 1% - 3% AR-SFFF from National Foam: Designed for emergency incident response
Fire marshals, inspectors and drone operators will organize operations for firefighters and create risk assessment models to identify possible future fire locations
The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
Observability for onboard operational technology available through GSA and SEWP schedules to support DoD in modernization, readiness, resilience efforts
Grab these tools that every firefighter, especially new firefighters, should have on hand for self-rescue
Three desperately needed ladder trucks are among 11 new rigs to be purchased after an audit found firefighters had no reserve apparatus and sometimes relied on pickup trucks
Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Trisha Wolford is one of seven new members supporting the nationwide public safety broadband network
Active U.S. volunteer firefighters have until November 30 to enter for a chance to win the helmet
Self-contained, transportable tool with all the necessary equipment to rescue victims trapped in grain bins