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
Henderson County Fire Chief Joseph Lynn Murphy experienced cardiac arrest hours after responding to an emergency call
The fast-moving Forsyth Fire has burned over 2 square miles in southwest Utah, destroying a dozen structures and threatening hundreds more
An armed man wearing a tactical vest opened fire outside CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, injuring one before being struck by a vehicle and fatally shot by church staff
After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making
Lithium-ion batteries were found at a five-alarm Bronx fire that injured 14 people, including a critically hurt firefighter
The Stratford firefighters’ union says members were unjustly fired while recovering from injuries, while town officials cite a lack of return-to-work timelines
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of a firefighter over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use
Following 30 deaths and widespread destruction, Assemblymember John Harabedian is urging the state to launch an independent audit into emergency response failures
Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
How people, data, processes and things help public safety increase operational efficiency
IoE provides connectivity and innovations never seen before
Robert Thomas, 52, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash
Practical Fire Equipment provides easy to use tools made by firefighters for firefighters
The technology allows doctors to examine patients remotely
When a cardiac emergency strikes, a nearby AED can help save a life — and Physio-Control’s new database helps you find one
The Lifeband Touch is a slim activity tracker that’s compatible with certain heart rate monitors and smart phones to keep track of daily activities
With a growing number of responders carrying the heroin overdose antidote, Iron Duck created a kit to transport the drug
The Explorer for ArcGIS shares maps between users and allows for manipulation during presentations
The furniture can blend seamlessly into any office space while providing high level protection