Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Goldsboro Fire Police Officer Brian Peek was fatally struck while directing traffic at a motor vehicle crash
A New London volunteer firefighter died after being involved in a crash while responding to an earlier MVC
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
Authorities believe speed was a factor when a Tesla crashed into a house in Woodridge, killing two people
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
Volunteer fire captain and steelworker Jeff Denard’s story was told in part of President Trump’s speech on tariffs and American jobs
Grandview fire and police chiefs confirmed that chaplains who worked with the International House of Prayer-Kansas City have been removed from their programs
Captain Michael Windsay died while working as the acting Fifth District Chief
At a City Hall meeting, residents, activists, and city employees offered mixed reactions to Kristin Crowley’s ousting, while unionized firefighters rallied behind her
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
While the victims were being loaded into an ambulance parked in the middle of the intersection, a vehicle struck the ambulance
No one was injured in the blaze, but a fire engine and an ambulance were destroyed
We asked readers if their departments ever ran calls without lights and sirens
Terry Richard Guss slipped from the running board of a fire truck and landed on his back and struck his head on the bay floor
All five firefighters aboard were released after treatment of minor injuries.
There were no working smoke detectors in the single-story house
From rural communities where a 75-footer is plenty to urban districts with buildings 500 feet tall, FireRescue1 readers weighed in on which aerials work for them
The firefighters were wearing their seat belts when the truck they were riding in ran off the side of the road while responding to a structure fire
The firefighter was issued a ticket for operating in violation of a restricted license by not wearing corrective lenses while operating a vehicle
The company developed a Talon that is small, reusable and built to last.