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
Firefighter Thomas Gambino marks 20 years with the FDNY this year, carrying on the legacy of his father
Kansas City police are investigating a possible arson case after a fire damaged two Tesla Cybertrucks
A masked person used Molotov cocktails and shot at multiple Teslas leaving two vehicles in flames and the word “resist” spray-painted on the doors
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
A firefighter battling a fire in Brooklyn suffered a medical emergency while working on the roof of a four-story building
The departments faced complaints over alleged Confederate flag displays and unlawful applications asking about citizenship and felony history
A Baton Rouge Cybertruck owner donated $20,000 worth of EV fire blankets to local fire stations after learning they had only two to handle electric vehicle fires
17 people suffered minor injuries when a bus crashed into a tractor-trailer while exiting I-84 in Jefferson Township
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
Two police officers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries; no firefighters were injured
The driver of the car was taken by ambulance to the hospital; no firefighters were injured
The firefighter suffered a cardiac arrest while putting out a house fire; firefighters rendered aid immediately
New structure glove makes fingers more nimble
The extrication took firefighters over two hours; the driver was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition
A 90-year-old woman had to wait at least 45 minutes; she fell unconscious while waiting
EcoPure provides over five minutes of safe, filtered air and is effective against CO, HCL, SO2 and NH3
New interface has the advantage of tight integration for record access and reporting capabilities
Fire Chief Robert Bello said the rig is the single most important truck the department has; officials want to replace it with a 23-year-old truck
WTM 3300 supports high throughput at one-fifth the weight and one-half the power requirements of traditional all-outdoor Ethernet microwave radios