Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Syracuse firefighters said they saw so many people on the scene that it was tough to tell who was a victim
First responders, military personnel and community members took on a run, walk and step challenge at TD Garden
Watching Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters interact with therapy dogs became a calendar idea raising funds for several causes
Passengers aboard the six-car SEPTA train reported a strange smell shortly after departing Philadelphia
The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year’s Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people
Icy conditions contributed to a Spokane quint crashing into a house and an engine crashing into two vehicles on one call
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said witnesses saw the suspect start the fire and then walk away
The Uniformed Firefighters Association stated that the two members had served at Ground Zero
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
Fire officials say the vehicle was found with no damage or equipment stolen
U1 fills an ‘important niche’ in the portable computing market
Firefighters participated in testing of various methods to determine how effective each is
The names of 105 fallen firefighters were added this year; active duty military firefighters were included for the first time
The APX 7000XE works to address the key issues faced in extreme situations
Have we finally reached a meaningful moment in the movement toward reallocation of the 700 MHz D-Block to public safety?
Owens Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department chosen winner of E-One’s ‘Tell Us Your Story’ contest
EnRoute partners with TrafficLand to couple computer aided dispatch with live traffic video feed
Lebanon Rescue Captain Natasha Kinney was driving a 2005 Freightliner tanker truck when it struck a soft shoulder and rolled over
Mayor: ‘It’s a big step forward in public safety’