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
Firefighters and deputies are among the fallen in the wake of one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history
The new Federal Wildland Fire Service would consolidate USDA and DOI fire programs into one command under the Interior Department
The closing of a Summit Township firehouse came during a time when township officials and the firefighters’ union were working on contract mediation
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
After more than a decade without one, the Godfrey Fire Protection District received a new fire truck that arrived fully built
Crews in Louisville saved a semitruck driver trapped in a cab hanging off an I-65 overpass after a crash sent the vehicle teetering over the edge
First responders gathered for the funeral of Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, whose legacy of service lives on through his organ donations
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these informative, fun posts and videos
Off-duty Newburyport Firefighter George Fraley suffered a heart attack at home and was revived by his own colleagues en route to the hospital
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
The IAFF, under contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, designed the new SCBA
Fire crews used a ladder truck and chain saws to cut branches around the animal
The number of medical helicopters has more than doubled in the past decade, the session was told
How to use trim to maximize safety
Gear manufacturer demonstrates harness for charity
IAFF and DHS select MSA to work on next generation of SCBA
Newly-revised FCC includes a proposal to spend as much as $16 billion in the next decade
An attorney gave advice to a session at EMS Today in Baltimore regarding the growing issue of responders posting media online
The firefighter was not wearing a seat belt, possibly unfastening it to reach a radio