Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Firefighters from 10 departments worked to save neighboring structures during a fully engulfed house fire
Fort Lauderdale firefighters and good Samaritans were honored with medals and awards for their heroic life-saving rescues
The Quad Cities International Airport marks 50 years of dedicated public safety service, honoring the evolution from volunteer fire coverage to a full-time police and fire department
The crew of Niagara Falls Engine 3 responded to two unresponsive patients within hours of each other
Chattanooga firefighters performed a high-angle rescue to safely lower an injured HVAC worker from the roof of a senior living facility
With the new “1323" schedule, the Charleston Fire Department addressed health concerns with maintaining the 56-hour workweek
Amid storm damage and power outages, Tri-Township firefighters used Facebook to keep residents informed, coordinate wellness checks and manage emergency calls
An illegally parked SUV blocked Ladder 25’s firehouse exit, forcing firefighters to use car dollies to move it
Greene County officials shut down the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing investigation into undisclosed claims
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
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
Aerosol canister disperses a powder that will interrupt fire for about 15 minutes