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
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the blast that killed Chris Eddy of Greene County Fire Rescue
Nebraska Task Force 1, a highly trained urban search and rescue team, recently welcomed 13 new recruits
Firefighters from several states spent six days training on self-survival, firefighter rescue, teamwork and situational awareness
Gloucester firefighters will race up 41 floors of One Boston Place in full gear, raising funds to support those battling lung disease
Residents in at least five counties face evacuation orders due to several wind-driven grass fires
Flames spread through the cockloft of adjoining buildings, forcing firefighters into an exterior attack after a ceiling collapse
Photos and videos posted by news outlets showed passengers standing on a plane’s wing as smoke surrounded the aircraft
Lawmakers propose lowering the retirement age for firefighters, citing high job stress and the need to retain public safety employees amid competitive pensions in neighboring states
Ventura firefighters were called after a driver accidentally put the Cybertruck in reverse, causing it to slide down the boat ramp
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
The truck was heading to a fire when its rear wheel got stuck in a deep incline between two streets
The entire crew was wearing their seatbelts at the time; they were sent to the hospital for precaution but later released
New for 2014 are the GMC 1500 Grille Kit, the Polaris RZR XP1000 Grille, the 2011-2013 Dodge Ram Fog Light Kit and the Pole Mount
Analytics tool helps fire departments understand response times, staffing levels
The ER POD concept equips crews to address incidents
The SEL 30-year cylinder is available in 30-minute, 45-minute and 60-minute rated durations
Mutualink K12 allows real-time voice, video, data, and text communications between schools and first responders
Firefighters and medics worked for more than two hours to free the hand of the boy
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
Firefighter Russell Fenn IV’s blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal driving limit at the time of the accident