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
Clackamas Fire District uses grant funding for training its firefighters and paramedics in various high-stress situations
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
One Newtown officer was injured, struck by an unoccupied fire engine that slid on a snow-covered driveway
‘We were behind the eight ball from the very beginning': Mo. FFs burned during rescues at fatal fire
Two Independence firefighters suffered third-degree burns in an apartment fire that killed a family of four
Firefighters from several counties faced extreme cold while fighting a fire in Ovid that destroyed six businesses
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Jan. 23 and burned nearly 16 square miles
Houston Firefighter Angel Gaitan recounts the apartment fire that trapped three firefighters during a flashover
Fire from the 164-year-old abandoned St. Louis church extended into four other abandoned structures
Similar to a hiring freeze Trump put in place eight years ago, officials worry the order will impact the federal government’s ability to hire seasonal wildland firefighters
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
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
Program provides departments with the funding to address the risks of diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
New upgrades enhance quality and efficiency to meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus and help drive down industry-wide extended lead times
Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide
MagneGrip offers FREE CAD design services to help departments get airflow right from the start