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
Starting in 2026, Liberty Mutual will drop its condo and rental policies statewide in what a spokesperson described as a time of “increasing risk and volatility”
Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics
Facing a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters, departments like Botetourt County are using camps, community outreach and flexible roles to raise awareness and inspire new recruits
Anthony Gaul, recently named Sergeant Bluff’s first full-time fire chief, is celebrating milestones in the fire service alongside his two sons,
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for first responders to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
The Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service announced a new year-round mental health program for wildland firefighters and dispatchers
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
A Twiggs County fire truck overturned after being rear-ended by a pickup while responding to a car fire
Backed by new state legislation and a partnership with Fire-Dex and Milliken, the East Providence Fire Department is using PFAS-free gear to reduce cancer risks
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
All the trucks and equipment inside were destroyed, but no one was injured
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