Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two Longview firefighters are recounting the rare high-angle rescue that brought two hot air balloon riders safely down from more than 900 feet after the balloon struck a tower
Keeping the tradition alive in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sendelbach said he is disappointed to be leaving the department but humbled by the community support and “incredibly proud of the members of the LFRA”
A recall effort targets three Loveland Rural Fire Protection Board directors as debate intensifies over the fate of Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach
Norwich and four volunteer fire departments are set to begin mediation over the city’s unified command policy and the closure of Yantic Fire Engine Co.
Facing million-dollar price tags and years-long delays, fire and EMS agencies are using the Garage marketplace to buy and sell used rigs and fund new equipment
Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents
Firefighters, medics and special operations units responded to a bus crash, where one patient required a complex extrication
Chicago police are questioning a person of interest in the blaze that led to the death of firefighter Michael Altman, a fourth-generation member of the department
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
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
A freak accident in San Francisco underscores the dangers of working near moving vehicles
PRODUCT NEWS
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
Industry experts, fire service leaders, and wellness pioneers unite to advance firefighter health, performance, and resilience
FLIR will be showcasing K-Series cameras with enhanced image quality at FDIC International in Indianapolis
March 28-30, 2025 in Rockland, Massachusetts
Firefighters risk their lives every day—MagneGrip ensures the air they breathe isn’t one of those risks, delivering Complete Clean Air through industry-leading exhaust removal and air purification systems
With top-notch hose and cable reels for firefighting vehicles
EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability