Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Senate Bill 241 would penalize municipalities that unsuccessfully challenge Palumbo Act cancer claims
A top-floor blaze tore through a six-story building in Manhattan, collapsing the roof, sending debris onto the sidewalk, and injuring three residents and a firefighter
St. Paul Fire Department’s long-shuttered Station 3 has reopened after a $3 million overhaul
New York DEC is now accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Capacity grants, for mostly volunteer rural departments to buy wildland firefighting gear
Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient
A Lansing firefighter/paramedic has filed a lawsuit alleging she was singled out over her undergarments
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
A firefighter suffered minor burns after falling through a hole created by a crawl space fire
The FDNY is planning a special ceremony alongside a new commemorative emblem, a Gary Sinise–hosted podcast series and a film on FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Redmond’s new electric fire engine, originally priced at $2.4 million, will cost the city just $264,600, thanks to funding from grants and donations
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Follow these tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period
Lightweight hooded garment helps protect its wearers against more than 250 chemicals and provides secondary flame resistance when worn as an ensemble with primary flame-resistant garments
Firefighter location, tactical communications and weather data deployed for immediate tactical coordination, lifesaving situational awareness
Operative IQ’s Facilities Management solution provides a centralized platform for storing facility data, scheduling maintenance, and tracking inspections
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information