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A man who barricaded himself inside his Ypsilanti Township apartment for hours during a standoff with police was eventually removed after fire forced him onto a balcony
Former fire administrators warn that suspending in-person NFA firefighter training weakens disaster preparedness and emergency response
Attorney General Pam Bondi launches an investigation into Tesla-related crimes, vowing to uncover funding sources and hold those responsible accountable
After battling cancer and enduring costly treatments, Westport Firefighter Paul Spennato advocates for early detection to protect his fellow firefighters
Prince George’s County firefighters faced fire on two floors of the three-story garden apartment
Trump’s spending bill keeps firefighter pay raises but cuts thousands of federal jobs, raising wildfire concerns
Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license
Kansas City police are investigating a possible arson case after a fire damaged two Tesla Cybertrucks
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
Both firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries and are in stable condition
Fire Chief Todd Rummel and four other people died when a fire truck and pickup collided and exploded into flames
A firefighter and an animal control worker were put in harnesses and lowered into the pit, where they were able to retrieve the dog
The department suspended the driver without pay for two weeks and the onboard captain was suspended without pay for one week
While the damage was extensive, Chief David Nondorf said he believes the truck can be repaired
A medic and a patient suffered only smoke inhalation due to his quick actions
Four firefighters on board suffered minor injuries when the gravel road gave out beneath the truck
Taking the form of a syringe, XStat rapidly deploys a series of small sponge-like discs into the open wound
The CPR RsQ Assist can help even novices do hands-free CPR
The firefighter is listed in critical but stable condition; fire officials said they’re taking it day by day