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
The Apopka City Council had issued a vote of no confidence in 2023 following Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
Funding for the WTC Health Program is secured through 2027, but a federal resolution passed in December 2024 left its long-term financial future uncertain
A firefighter became disoriented and transmitted a mayday while in the basement of a burning commercial structure
In the days after the Palisades Fire began, tensions between Bass and Crowley emerged, with Crowley saying on television that the city had failed her and her department
Three firefighters and 12 passengers were injured when the Brightline train struck a Delray Beach fire truck responding to an apartment fire
The Coast Guard determined the FDNY was at fault, finding excessive speed and inadequate lookout
Workers who clear trails, remove forest debris, aid firefighters and secure wildfire funds warn that staffing cuts endanger public safety
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand stated the program serves at least 132,000 Americans impacted by the deadly terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001
Lt. Nelson Seto called 911 reporting breathing trouble, but EMTs left when he didn’t answer the door; hours later, he was found dead
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 Paramedic Pro Golden-I headset allows medics to relay and obtain patient information all hands-free
The suit will be resistant to hazmat and grant superhuman strength
New helmet light offers 150 feet of visibility and more than 4 hours of battery life at full power
The firefighters will receive almost 1,000 new sets of turnout gear
Firefighters held fundraisers and benefits every year to raise enough money
The fire department is also selling T-shirts that say “We care enough to wear pink,”
The Canadian apparatus is actually a converted golf cart
A firefighter died when he fell through a structurally weak roof while not wearing his facepiece
The man was reportedly shirtless and smoking a cigarette as he prevented firefighters access to the roof
Firefighter Trevor Whittaker hit a deer while riding his ATV without a helmet