Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
A requirement that all aerial supervisors be government employees and the use of contractors has become a point of contention
Firefighter Mark Keller, who began serving with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in 1990, is being remembered for his commitment and legacy in the fire service
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
Patrick Gordiski recently retired from the Greenwich Fire Department
James Muller’s widow cites poor communication, water overload from deck guns and inadequate training as key failures that led to her husband’s death
Three top officers of the Los Angeles firefighters union were suspended after an audit revealed $800,000 in improperly documented credit card charges
A manhunt is underway for the man accused of killing and burning the body of Jessica Lockwood, a volunteer first responder
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation
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
Mayor: ‘It’s a big step forward in public safety’
Shawnee firefighter John B. Glaser was searching for a victim when he was separated from other firefighters
Escambia County EMS follows fire department’s lead in using Telestaff
911 dispatchers now tell callers to concentrate only on continuous chest compressions
The department is one of seven finalists competing in a nationwide contest to win a $170,000 fire truck from manufacturer E-One
Cardiac Science donates layperson-friendly AED for event; company also offers device designed for responders
North Franklin Fire District 4 Chief Chet Bauermeister was responding to a wildfire when the ATV he was riding flipped backward on a steep slope
Two firefighters were killed when they fell 83 feet; lawsuit blames manufacturers and city for lack of training, safety restraints
What’s most important is the ability for drivers to recognize a vehicle for what it is rather than its colour, says report
Volunteer Firefighter Gregory Cooke was unfit to wear SCBA and advance water-filled hoselines, NIOSH investigators found