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
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Chicago police have charged a man with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in connection with the trash fire that killed Capt. David Meyer
Three members of an ARCH Air Medical Service crew were injured when their medical helicopter crashed while taking off from a Hartford fire station
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Ann Arbor’s new firehouse will be named after Firefighter Mindy Kerr, honoring her legacy as a pioneer while embracing sustainable design
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
California is the first state to own two C-130 Hercules cargo planes outfitted for wildland firefighting
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The technology allows both a driver and officer student to train at the same time
The new barrier material improves glove dexterity
The identifying tags connect to the pack rather than the tank
The two K-Series models sell for about $4,000 and $5,000
The 65-foot stick aerial unit starts at $350,000
The fire chief said he ‘was about to have a heart attack’ watching his engine teeter and rock
The fire service converged on Indianapolis last week to train, learn and shop
The facepiece, harness and voice amplifier will meet 2013 NFPA standards
The camera records video at speeds of up to 1000 fps in uncompressed 4K RAW video in five second bursts
The patient in the back of the ambulance was thrown from the vehicle by the impact