Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A former propane company employee has been charged for his role in an explosion that killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 11 others
Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was a firefighter with the Laurel County Fire Department
Officials said Symeon Williams, 39, was known for his energy, kindness and work ethic across the departments he served
The option to request investigations had been removed from the site following NIOSH layoffs that have since been revoked
Worcester police and firefighters are receiving 400 crisis bags filled with comfort items to help children cope after traumatic events
Kansas City fire department officials and union members say outdated facilities and rising call volumes demand urgent upgrades, but they remain divided on how to fix it
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
With Santa Barbara County deputies as their protection, firefighters moved into the area to battle the flames
Nearly a dozen fire departments fought the blaze at Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859
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
Harold Wilson, 84, may have suffered medical emergency, collapsed into flames
U.S. humanitarian group delivers donated firefighting equipment and opens the memorial
Doctors are trying to figure out whether incident damaged Eric Nehl’s lungs
Swift water rescue team was filling raft with SCBA bottle to rescue dog trapped in creek
Restaurant’s foundation gives more than $40,000 to departments in the Carolinas
Think of the Raytheon Regional Technology Center as a technology shoot house
Pickup trucks with extended cabs and boxes on back can be operated by only 2 firefighters to maintain service with fewer staff
Technology provides firefighters with data about their surroundings, including oxygen levels, temperatures, and more
The app crowd sources Good Samaritans to events where the potential need for bystander CPR is high
Gone are the glory days of having enough money in the budget to go out and buy whatever your department wants