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BREAKING NEWS
The Livermore Centennial Light Bulb began its work in 1901 to illuminate a hose cart house
Greene County officials revealed internal issues ranging from missed training and pending criminal charges, which led to the sudden closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
Tucson firefighters on the roof escaped injury after an explosion caused the roof to collapse
After 230 days at a Colorado rehab hospital, Firefighter Justin Shaw is making major strides in recovery from a traumatic brain injury and multiple surgeries
Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
Months after the Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives, emerging evidence points to critical failures in decision-making and communication
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in
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 helmet technology mimics the way rodents can sense things with their whiskers
All three ambulances reported to be out of service at the time of the hit-and-run that seriously injured the officer
This extrication training video takes firefighters through the steps of extricating victims from a Tesla Model S electric vehicle
The HeatSeeker rehab caps can attach to any discharge port to act as a cooling mist station to relieve heat stress
The department launched the full-scale inspection after a firefighter’s apparatus malfunctioned during a fire
The firefighter-developed tool will assist firefighters during interior search and rescue operations
FireRescue1 readers have their say why foam systems are not used in their departments to fight fire
Four industry experts talk about what fire departments need to know to get the most from a firefighting foam system
A 44-year-old man was also arrested in connection to the blaze that the firefighters were responding to