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
Not having any water, Lacey firefighters decided to pull the dumpster away from the building while waiting on an engine company
Video showed 16-year-old Tyler Sowden climbing a ladder to rescue a mother and her three children in a house fire
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
The Mechanic Falls fire chief said the time of the fire made it a struggle to get manpower on the scene
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Security footage shows a masked suspect vandalizing a Tesla service center with the word “resist” before hurling Molotov cocktails and shooting at multiple vehicles
Two people died and six others were hospitalized after an early morning fire broke out at a Centennial assisted-living facility
Sharon McDonough, a 34-year veteran of Tucson’s Fire Department, rose through the ranks and leds key public safety initiative
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
