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
Approximately 100 Portland firefighters responded to a fire involving a large pile of scrap metal at a recycling plant
Tucson voters will decide in March if a half-cent rise for 10 years will provide more firefighters and police officers
Explosions were heard coming from the 560,000-square-foot factory in Abington Township that makes bolts and fasteners for airplanes
13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnouts and four helmets
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
The wives and families of Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, Officer Paul Elmstrand and Officer Matt Ruge share how difficult the losses have been since their husbands were killed in the line of duty
Rescue crews endured freezing waters, jet fuel exposure and trauma while recovering victims from the Potomac River
A long-running bootcamp for women has been put on hold due to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning DEI programs in the federal government
The FAA said all 80 passengers and crew were safely evacuated after the plane flipped during landing at Toronto Pearson
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
Firefighter Josef Tadijanac has undergone 2 surgeries to restore circulation from knee down
During hour-long rescue, firefighters used axes, crowbars, air chisel, rotary saw to get teen out
Firefighters allegedly ignored command procedures, kept other crews away from hot spots, used incompatible radio frequencies
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Fire chief has spoken with other agencies about their transportation policies, but none would have altered the outcome of Sunday’s events
Crew forced to crawl out of building when hose became inoperable during controlled burn exercise
The privately owned helicopters will be available anywhere in the United States
Draeger says its equipment is not faulty but admits to poor customer service
Firefighter Starkey carried his dog and his son’s cat to safety before fire reached his trailer but lost everything else
Burn filmmakers continue to look for financial backing to take the film mainstream