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 make progress on several wildfires despite powerful wind gusts and dry conditions in several states
Nearly a dozen fire departments fought the blaze at Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Two Southington High School students were arrested after setting a laptop on fire, prompting criminal charges and raising concerns about the viral trend’s growing risks in schools
Trainee firefighters from across the Midwest gathered in Danville to battle controlled burns in a vacant house, offering a realistic, hands-on test of their fireground skills
Firefighters are now able to enroll and contribute to the ongoing cancer studies
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
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
The firefighter is listed in critical but stable condition; fire officials said they’re taking it day by day
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