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
Saluda County residents offer support to members of the Circle Fire Department following the loss of two firefighters during Hurricane Helene
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County has threatened over 1,000 structures and caused thousands to evacuate
New smart radio provides essential location and incident information
The Taylor County firefighter suffered a pulmonary embolism five days after being injured in a crash
The FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
A Los Angeles County firefighter sustained moderate injuries after a train ran over a fire hose during a blaze, causing the hose to strike him
A South Jordan firefighter was discovered unconscious in his room
Despite a looming $1-billion budget shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass is proposing 227 new positions, including firefighters and EMTs, after the city’s most destructive wildfire
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
After noticing how much his son loved playing in his fire truck, the firefighter dad built his son his own apparatus
The pills contain a thermometer and transmitter, which help to accurately depict a body’s response to extreme heat
Not every obstacle encountered on the fireground has a ready-made solution — some have to be invented
After Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of its equipment Moonachie Fire Department is getting a helping hand
The department is looking into new software that can better track equipment and call times
The boots, they say, were expensive but low quality
Firefighters preparing to ventilate a house fire fall when their ground ladder gives way
In addition to watching the Texas fire station be rebuilt, used apparatus dealer announced two $1,000 donations to fire departments during the show.
The truck comes equipped with an array of rescue accessories