Fire News
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Fire Chief
Norfolk Fire Chief Sidney Carroll joined the department in 1982
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
The Capital Region Firefighter program launches a 100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge
Union
Wichita union president said the assignment was mandatory and that it placed citizens at risk of a delayed response
Yuba City Firefighter Chase Kennedy grew up visiting his father’s firehouse
Allentown firefighters faced fire on the third floor of an end unit that was extending into the exposures
Collapse
Eight Spokane firefighters were inside when the roof of the US Bank building collapsed
Salary
Newport News officials proposed a pay raise and step plan to be more competitive with neighboring departments
Budget
Ogdensburg officials anticipate overtime costs estimated at almost $300K
Just by boosting your cardiorespiratory fitness by one metabolic equivalent, you can lower your risk of death by 11-17%
Vehicle Safety
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
Newark city attorneys move to dismiss the $50M lawsuit from the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire that killed firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr.
A two-year-old boy died after a gust of wind sent the bounce house airborne
Milledgeville Fire Chief Leland Alexander had been injured in a crash in 2023
Monitor Township Firefighter Jeff Sargeson was calling for additional resources when he saw the pickup truck heading towards him
A fourth Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer has died in a shooting that killed three others and wounded four
A.J. Minter brought lunch to firefighters at Cobb County Station 19 as part of his work supporting first responders
First responders, surgical staff in Temple worked for over four hours to rescue people pinned inside their vehicle under the load
Several firefighters were injured during the blaze at a popular Destin restaurant
The Smilow Cancer Hospital identified noted at least five firefighters had biopsies and were referred to dermatologists for additional diagnosis
Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel
Atlanta’s Fire Station 16 was home to the city’s first Black firefighters
East Windsor first responders worked to raise funds so the house can be ADA-compliant
Protests
Atlanta officials have seen arson, property damage and increased insurance rates due to protests at the proposed site
Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide
More than 200 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers poured in from Oceanside and nearby cities to help extinguish the fire
The construction worker was freed by DeKalb County Fire and Rescue after he became trapped in a trench collapse
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
Preplanning is critical to identifying the unsafe living conditions in your area
Several factors dictate the exact sequence of events
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
While no fire department is ever fully prepared for such extreme conditions, we must constantly review and practice our response efforts
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
PRODUCT NEWS
The winner of the 2023 Harley Davidson Softail giveaway, in partnership with Streamlight, will be announced Saturday, April 20
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets