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
Wichita Firefighter Ty Voth collapsed while on scene and died after being taken to a hospital
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
Scranton firefighters face expanded coverage under a new city directive, sparking union concerns over safety, workload and lack of communication
A voter-approved tax allowed Boulder County to provide grants to fund equipment, station upgrades and emergency vehicles
On his first day, President Trump ordered federal agencies to end all “equity-related” grants and contracts, later mandating contractors to certify they don’t promote DEI
The fund supports 137,000 people affected by toxic exposure from the attacks at the World Trade Center, as well as the plane crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon
The Kern County Fire Department will use the money to reduce exposure to cancer-causing materials and to support the department’s critical incident stress management program
An investigation found Delray Beach chiefs were not at fault but that the review process for driver’s licenses was inadequate and had gaps
The Social Security Administration will begin processing retroactive payments and will send increased monthly payments to people affected by the Social Security Fairness Act
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
The QSA is made of lightweight aircraft aluminum and incorporates an anchor point that allows the firefighter to anchor with a safety lanyard in case of a fall
We gave readers a chance to weigh in on the worst thing about their SCBA
Firefighters sawed through a metal gate to enter one of the strip mall units
It’s being touted as the nation’s only apparatus of that color and it’s running calls for a Wis. volunteer fire department
An official in Berwyn said the fire truck is in good shape and was going to be retired to a training facility
Fire Chief Terry Bell said his department’s effort to build the squad truck resulted in substantial savings
The clamp aims to allow medics, soldiers and first responders to better treat massive hemorrhage
The digital fire replicates fire behavior when hit with a hose stream
The technology allows both a driver and officer student to train at the same time