Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The FDNY symposium will present best tactics and work on improving lithium-ion battery fire data
Hutchinson firefighters cut locks and doors to enter several compartments of the storage unit, finding one person dead inside
More than 3,600 San Diego buildings are overdue for fire inspections, with many lacking any inspection record at all
SAFER and FP&S grant programs will fund new hires, fire prevention campaigns and firefighter health research for FY 2024
The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
A task force of hazmat-suited firefighters and police officers will begin clearing a Las Vegas wash of homeless residents due to safety concerns
Relatives of James Foster Jr. say Sioux City paramedic gave rocuronium not ketamine, causing 2023 death; lawsuit names city, police, fire and EMS leaders
Laurel County Fire Major Roger Leatherman died while shielding his wife during a deadly EF-3 tornado that tore through their neighborhood
Federal investigators are examining how a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors and injuring 19
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
The same type of helicopter battling the same fire crashed 30 minutes later; both pilot and copilot survived.
When police searched his property they discovered this was not his first rodeo
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