Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Irving firefighters from Station 9 are temporarily working out of a different firehouse following a fire in their quarters
The Emergency Management and Response — Information Sharing and Analysis Center will cease operations on June 1 amid cost reviews and federal restructuring directives
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
An inmate serving time for robbery was captured in Upland after escaping from Holton Conservation Camp near Sylmar
West Sacramento Fire Captain Joe Hunter, a “Survivor 48" finalist, is back for “Survivor 50" — the biggest season yet with 24 returning players
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
Citing a no-bid response protocol, Springdale firefighters say they were following rules when they didn’t respond, despite being just minutes away
The FIRE Act would invest $20 million annually to expand safety protections, fair wages, and job training while creating a path to record expungement and long-term firefighting careers
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
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
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
The firefighter was trapped in the water and pulled across rocky terrain
The helmet technology mimics the way rodents can sense things with their whiskers