Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Firefighter Marcelo Garcia succumbed to injuries from a wall collapse during a warehouse fire
A firefighter battling the Saratoga Street fire suffered a medical emergency while on an aerial ladder
About 30 people were rescued from a burning Milwaukee apartment building that lacked a sprinkler system
LAFD officials warn that cutting Emergency Incident Technician positions would endanger lives, stressing that the specialized firefighters do far more than drive chiefs
The family of pilot Michael Fournier, reached a settlement with the aircraft maintenance company after investigators cited hydraulic failure as the cause of the crash
A massive fire at a West Baltimore mattress warehouse escalated to seven alarms before being contained, with no reported injuries
One firefighter is in critical condition and another stable after a fire on West Saratoga Street
A Killeen fire captain celebrating the birth of his fifth child on Mother’s Day was killed in a crash while leaving the hospital to pickup his other children
Kansas City Firefighter Dominic Biscari may receive nearly $1 million to settle a grievance filed by the firefighters’ union after the city suspended him without pay
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 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