Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
St. Paul Firefighter Tim Morin had pled guilty to shooting a teen in an alleged drug deal
The president and the first lady toured the damage in the Pacific Palisades where over 16,000 structures have been destroyed
Investigators are asking the public for any photos and video of the Cleveland Heights in its early stage
Elkhart Captain Adam “Pugsley” Kuspa suffered a massive pulmonary embolism while recuperating and attending physical therapy
The top-floor fire in a Brooklyn apartment building extended into the cockloft and attached exposures
One worker had been critically injured after coming in contact with a high-voltage power line while at the top of the tower in Burleson
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito and other commanders went to the Palisades and Eaton fireground to speak with firefighters and bring back information to use in the city
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
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