Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Public safety departments and agencies did not develop plans such as having extra staff on duty, staging apparatus or supplies in high-risk areas, or possible evacuations.
Lafayette Fire Department Sergeant John Robinson was a 29-year veteran of the department
ATF fire investigators and forensic teams analyzed key evidence and uncovered a matching DNA profile, tying the incidents together
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
The suspect told police he would have beaten Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he found him
Investigators believe the three-alarm fire in Millville does not appear to be suspicious
An Austin-Travis County EMS spokesperson said two were rescued from under the debris of the house that exploded and a third from a partially collapsed house next door
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
Gone are the glory days of having enough money in the budget to go out and buy whatever your department wants
Student-instructor ratio, lack of personal protective equipment, no safety officer contributed to Chip Imker’s death during skills class
Members ‘can’t alter the uniform and must maintain a professional image’ when in public
The NFFF says 27 states lost firefighters in the line of duty in 2010
An electrical fire caused the oxygen tanks to explode inside the ambulance parked at a Walmart in El Cajon, Calif.
Officials say people surfing the web on smart phones has led to problems for police and fire departments
Firequick flares and launchers are specifically designed for wildland firefighting and can improve firefighter safety and effectiveness
The versatile units come in both wildland and EMT models and can navigate narrow, crowded or other special terrain
For firefighters, a smaller SCBA cylinder can mean less user fatigue and improved safety
The APX XE RMS is the first rugged RSM for the fire market to feature a two-microphone design that cancels out distracting background noise