Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
CAL Fire officials said the apparatus engineer is suspected of setting five fires while off duty
While on a supply run in storm-ravaged Kentucky, members of FEMA’s Maryland USAR-TF1 jumped into action to battle a house fire
The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement
Free cancer screening in response to recent legislation will help detect cancer in approximately 900 firefighters every two years
Neighbors reported hearing an explosion before fire engulfed the Saugerties house
FDNY fire marshals said the Staten Island three-alarm fire is suspicious and have taken one person in custody
A wave of new bills throughout the country would establish peer networks, crisis hotlines and insurance coverage for trauma-related conditions like PTSD
Firefighters evacuated Portland State’s Engineering Building after multiple lithium-ion batteries exploded during a class project
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
New legislation would speed government contracts for 7 new tankers by waiving 30-day waiting period
Crash did not affect response times, was attributed to ‘routine maintenance’
Robot will be able to move around ship, find fires, use fire extinguishers, throw PEAT canisters, communicate with human firefighters
During fire’s knockdown, firefighters received burns, other injuries of varying degrees attempting to save house
Jury deliberated for 4 hours before awarding $800,000 in damages for 2009 incident that killed 2 firefighters
The leather versus rubber boot debate lands squarely on the side of leather
The SMS service will offer an alternative for customers who are hard of hearing and cannot make voice calls.