Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Stamford firefighters faced “heavy fire” on both floors extending into the attic when they arrived
Lt. Mark Dranbauer remains on life support to fulfill his wish of donating organs
Severe flooding in western Maryland led to rescues at a school, as emergency crews from multiple counties responded to rising waters and ongoing evacuations
A fire heavily damaged a CVS in St. Pete Beach, causing a partial roof collapse and spreading to a Publix and nearby businesses
A fundraiser for slain Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman raised over $100,000 in a day, drawing support from across the globe
Kansas City’s finance committee rejected a proposed $915,000 settlement for a firefighter who killed three people in a 2021 crash
Amid a whiplash of staffing changes, several NIOSH employees received a notice labeled “Recession of Previous Notice of Reduction in Force”
A firefighter battling the Saratoga Street fire suffered a medical emergency while on an aerial ladder
About 30 people were rescued from a burning Milwaukee apartment building that lacked a sprinkler system
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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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
Designed to serve 100 patients, the truck came with a cornucopia of EMS supplies
The department converted a dump truck that the city’s water department no longer wanted into a traffic blocking rig
Several commenters online expressed dismay at the lack of full PPE
Wheelbase in the apparatus is as short as 162-inches, and a high chassis angle of approach and departure provides improved maneuverability
Within the system, a computer can help automatically control azimuth, elevation, and extension of the ladder
Jaws of Life used to free trapped animal; doe and baby seen reunited
Authorities say there have been no reports on injuries due to the fake smoke alarms
Products offer stitchless bonding for a more efficient application process
One firefighter had to climb outside the apartment while the rest of the crew pulled from inside
Boy told reporters he learned how to do CPR from watching television