Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Derby man snuck into his neighbor’s house and struck a resident with a hammer while his own house burned
20-year-old Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges, died after a medical emergency following a house fire
Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support
Torrential rains in San Antonio triggered flash floods that swept away cars firefighters carried out dozens of dramatic rescues across the city
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
Facing growing wildfire risks, the USFS is calling on up to 1,400 former employees to return temporarily due to their firefighting certifications
A four-alarm fire that tore through a long-neglected West Philly apartment building was intentionally set, fire officials say
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
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
Firefighter Russell Fenn IV’s blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal driving limit at the time of the accident
StatsFD is designed to improve performance by pushing feedback to first responders on duty
The firefighters were taken to a hospital in serious condition; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The cab is an all new, stainless steel split-tilt cab designed for severe duty use
The system manages fire pump use from a central location, supported by Intel technology
Their anchor provides a solid and confident foothold for firefighters performing dangerous tasks.
Will have a wide array of fire, rescue and EMS lights on display
The antenna supports high-speed mobile networks
K-9 agent Sadie, named the 2011 Law Enforcement/Arson Dog of the Year, claimed the title with 5,184 votes
Pryme radio products have released a new line of headphones, accessories and mics for law enforcement