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
Personnel from three towns worked on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles
The IAFC has formed a task force to ensure fire and EMS agencies have a voice in the future of emergency response and disaster preparedness
- Fire Captain Joe Hunter and Fire Lieutenant Chrissy Sarnowsky bring their firefighting skills and resilience to the latest season of CBS’s ‘Survivor.’
A plan to centralize federal firefighting under the Interior Department is raising alarms over weakened wildfire response, higher risks and rising costs
State legislators are considering funding to help fire departments replace PFAS-laden PPE, as evidence links the toxic chemicals to cancer risks
Oakland firefighters faced fire on the third floor of a garden-style apartment building
These Memorial Day facts highlight how the holiday blends solemn remembrance with modern summer traditions.
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
Aerosol canister disperses a powder that will interrupt fire for about 15 minutes
The Paramedic Pro Golden-I headset allows medics to relay and obtain patient information all hands-free
The suit will be resistant to hazmat and grant superhuman strength
New helmet light offers 150 feet of visibility and more than 4 hours of battery life at full power
The firefighters will receive almost 1,000 new sets of turnout gear
Firefighters held fundraisers and benefits every year to raise enough money
The fire department is also selling T-shirts that say “We care enough to wear pink,”
The Canadian apparatus is actually a converted golf cart
A firefighter died when he fell through a structurally weak roof while not wearing his facepiece
The man was reportedly shirtless and smoking a cigarette as he prevented firefighters access to the roof