Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working to reduce the number of fires caused by people seeking shelter inside abandoned structures
Four St. Paul firefighter fathers proudly pinned badges on their sons at the department’s latest academy graduation
The documentary explores how warnings were ignored, leading to a deadly implosion that sparked a multi-agency international search and rescue effort
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
A Fresno County fire engine responding to a grass fire collided with another vehicle, leaving three injured
Firefighters faced initial water access issues as a fast-moving fire torched 40 decommissioned buses at a SEPTA
A Hickory Fire Department firefighter died June 5 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
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
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
The fire chief launched an investigation and made corrective actions regarding the dispatcher who first tried to calm the man, but hung up when the caller swore at her
The firefighter went into sudden cardiac arrest on scene while the department fought the fire
The firefighter was injured after he was thrown from a truck and is being hospitalized for a possible broken collarbone
Firefighter James “Doc” Delbert Brooks, 62, began to experience difficulty breathing and called 911 while winterizing boats at a station
The fire truck driver was alerted to the girl; firefighters did not check the teen’s vitals to see if she was alive
The fire truck, with its lights and siren activated, was responding to an emergency call when it struck the bicyclist
A car slammed into the passenger side of the fire truck as it paused to look for oncoming traffic; no firefighters were hurt but the driver of the car is seriously injured
Crews responded quickly to free the man, who was in danger of hypothermia; it took them about five minutes to extricate the driver