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
Firefighters from several departments faced limited access and water supply, as well as collapses on the fireground in Chelsea
A task force of hazmat-suited firefighters and police officers will begin clearing a Las Vegas wash of homeless residents due to safety concerns
Relatives of James Foster Jr. say Sioux City paramedic gave rocuronium not ketamine, causing 2023 death; lawsuit names city, police, fire and EMS leaders
Laurel County Fire Major Roger Leatherman died while shielding his wife during a deadly EF-3 tornado that tore through their neighborhood
Federal investigators are examining how a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors and injuring 19
Two off-duty firefighters and local fishermen rushed to rescue three people trapped in a submerged car in Gloucester Harbor
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Residents in Kentucky and Missouri are assessing damage as more severe weather and potential tornadoes are forecast in the coming days
Virginia Beach’s new budget includes pay increases, boosts for public safety salaries, and funding for new firefighters and fire apparatus to ease staffing shortages and burnout
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
PRODUCT NEWS
A fund has been set up to help the injured firefighters; one firefighter underwent back surgery
A firefighter riding in the rear of the ladder truck was treated for a shoulder injury
Windows 8.1 Pro Update and a battery life of up to 15 hours enhances productivity of mobile professionals
Behavioral training device coming to the market in 2015
Wearable technology tracks fitness and helps keep wearer safe while exercising
The Google-affiliated wearable app sends an alert when it’s time to take scheduled doses, and works with electronic medical record systems
One or two cameras can be mounted on gun barrels, rod grips, and bow components
The user can call emergency services from their home screen at the press of a button to contact police, fire and EMS
Three fire trucks were damaged in the blaze and the fire caused $1.5 million in damages
How people, data, processes and things help public safety increase operational efficiency