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
Facing growing wildfire risks, the USFS is calling on up to 1,400 former employees to return temporarily due to their firefighting certifications
Torrential rains in San Antonio triggered flash floods that swept away cars firefighters carried out dozens of dramatic rescues across the city
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
“Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” aims to educate the public on safe storage and use of rechargeable batteries during Fire Prevention Week
The foundation received a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 13th consecutive year
The Sept. 20 event honors the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The Light Rescue Series includes the Light Rescue Spreader, Cutter and a Combi tool that combines a Spreader and Cutter in one device
Murray County fire departments are testing SoyFoam, a PFAS-free foam made from soy flour and distributed by the state’s soybean research council
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
PRODUCT NEWS
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
The Hooley Awards honor industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation, service, and forward-thinking
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
Black Flag Response delivers advanced medical care and technical rescue capabilities with military precision, directly to communities in their most vulnerable moments
The Davenport Fire Department unveiled a new $740,000 fire engine designed to boost mobility and offering the latest technology to better serve the community
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
A state grant helped the Marion Fire Department fund part of the $1.5M cost of two new fire engines
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan