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
A voter-approved levy funded a new training center for Spokane Valley firefighters and took a year to build
After an electric SUV crashed, Chesterfield County firefighters used drone imaging to battle a stubborn Li-ion battery fire
A Polk County crew battling the Rowena fire found a baby deer covered in soot and crying for help
A fast-moving brush fire in Kahikinui forced the evacuation of about 50 Maui residents and burned an estimated 330 acres before being 85% contained
Over 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a Costa Mesal building, where flames engulfed trucks, storage pallets and extended into a building
Potomac Heights VFD and Rescue Squad Company 7 was responding to multiple emergency calls when a fire ignited in the firehouse kitchen
“What do cops and firefighters have in common? They both want to be firefighters.”
Rock Island Engine 32, decommissioned due to a cracked frame, was used in a simulated crash and extrication drill
A training exercise turned tragic in Buncombe County when an ATV accident claimed the life of a Riceville firefighter and injured two others
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
WTM 3300 supports high throughput at one-fifth the weight and one-half the power requirements of traditional all-outdoor Ethernet microwave radios
The software allows departments to keep track of equipment and preventative maintenance
Both radio and system can seamlessly integrate with computers already present
New tablet is designed for harsh environments
The firefighter was struck by a casing fragment; he was treated and released on the scene
Crews secured the car with chains to keep it from going under water or overturning; the woman was cold and startled but OK
The truck was near the back of the church when it overheated, causing a fire in the engine compartment
A firefighter in the officer’s seat was taken to the hospital; the firefighter driving the rig was cited for failure to yield
Four firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; police are investigating the wreck
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