Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Reports of people trapped inside prompted Fresno firefighters to force entry and conduct searches in a boarded-up office building during a 2-alarm fire
Firefighters from six departments knocked down a two-alarm fire in Hull, with one firefighter narrowly avoiding injury after falling into a basement
An $866,000 Community Development Grant will fund renovations to Bridgeport’s 54-year-old firehouse, adding decontamination facilities and safety upgrades to improve response and protect firefighters’ health
“Yes, sir,” the Smith County rookie politely responded before pulling himself out of the hole
After town leaders warned the Pemberton Volunteer Fire Department could shut down, residents and neighboring firefighters quickly stepped up
The Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department’s 1978-era station will undergo major upgrades, addressing the lack of sprinklers, outdated alarms and inadequate living spaces
Traverse City Fire Department leaders say hiring and training challenges mean the department may not be ready to become the city’s primary ambulance transport provider by July 2026
Federal investigators say Peco identified a leaking gas meter valve at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center before the explosion that killed three and injured 20
Ulster Hose Company firefighters rescued an occupant from a balcony during a basement fire at Royal Garden Apartments
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Consider scene security, extra precautions for calls involving violence after fire captain dies in attack on responding firefighters
A Long Beach Fire Department (Calif.) fire captain was killed and another firefighter and civilian were injured in a shooting
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
“Mutual-aid planning proved invaluable” to a coordinated response on the complex Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which connects Virginia and Maryland
Chiefs need to take a training posture that focuses additional efforts on swift water responses
The fire service has the opportunity to adapt fire code enforcement to new and emerging threats, including active violence
PRODUCT NEWS
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
Booth will highlight advanced electrification, safety, and connected solutions to support the next generation of firefighting
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
Ogdensburg officials hope being awarded AFG funding will allow them to purchase a mini-pumper to reduce wear on older apparatus
Program to determine sprinkler design density to control vehicle fires and prevent spread to neighboring vehicles
Nashville Fire Department enhances nighttime operations with portable scene lighting
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025
Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins considers the council’s delay on purchasing new SCBA “a full attack upon the residents of this community”