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
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
Two off-duty firefighters and local fishermen rushed to rescue three people trapped in a submerged car in Gloucester Harbor
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Residents in Kentucky and Missouri are assessing damage as more severe weather and potential tornadoes are forecast in the coming days
Virginia Beach’s new budget includes pay increases, boosts for public safety salaries, and funding for new firefighters and fire apparatus to ease staffing shortages and burnout
Dramatic video shows masts snapping as sailors dangled from harnesses when a Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge
Authorities say a fatal blast at a Palm Springs fertility clinic was an act of terrorism, with the suspect leaving online writings and attempting to record the attack
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Meadville Firefighter Mick Lilly remains in serious condition after being run over by a tractor
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
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.
Sophisticated fire modeling unpacks a 2011 LODD minute by minute