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 Staten Island event allowed residents to interact with fire and EMS personnel and learn valuable safety information
The Sterling Fire Department’s current Truck 4 had “been in service less than 100 days” in the nearly three years the department has had the truck
A new policy aims to curb sexual harassment claims, including a $350K settlement to former “Jersey Shore” star and EMT Angelina Pivarnick over alleged misconduct
“We do enter vacants, we do not enter Code X,” PIO John Marsh said about the policy during the rowhome fire on North Fulton Avenue
Captain Vernon Collett’s death is the first line-of-duty death during a fire that the Johnson County Fire Protection District has experienced
Two firefighters were injured and two structures damaged during the latest of several fires on Long Island
The Chippewa Falls Fire & EMS Department is back to full strength, thanks to strategic hiring efforts, a voter-approved referendum and new incentives aimed at attracting firefighter/EMTs
The Aims Fire and EMS Xplore Academy introduces student to fire and EMS careers in several skill stations
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
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
N.C. fire engineer marries his background in computer engineering with firefighting to develop award-winning app
The patient was pulled out of the burning rig and two crew members suffered smoke inhalation
A paramedic and the patient inside the ambulance were among those dead; the crash is under investigation
The department was short staffed and he was the only one left at the station; the chief asked him to drive the water tanker to help fight a fire
Authorities said the two shot at a group of volunteer firefighters who were responding to a vehicle fire
A police officer ran across the street to a muffler shop to get a jack to lift the car; another officer and firefighter helped get the girl out
The fire truck was hit a second time from behind and will be out of service for a long time
The 10-year-veteran spent two days in the ICU and another four in the telemetry unit; his fellow firefighters are being credited for saving his life
Two firefighters were injured after getting into a minor crash on their way to the fire; another was hurt by an exploding propane tank
“It’s an unfortunate incident, but the fact that nobody is hurt is really critical, especially when you’re dealing with power lines of this magnitude,” Battalion Chief John Metz said