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
Hillsborough County Fire Medic Ryan Travis fell into the job of cook when he first came on the job
Four Colorado Springs firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in below-freezing weather
Springfield firefighters rescued one person trapped in a house fire where a revolver that was left out discharged, striking a captain
The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
The Elko County Fire Protection District will use BLM funding to continue fuel treatments in current and new areas
Coweta County Battalion Chief James Bartholomew Cauthen was killed and two others wounded when a resident fired on the trio during an MVC involving a deer
Captain Anthony Harper located the baby in the bottom of a bunk bed and moved to a window to avoid carrying the child through the smoke
The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles due to the Santa Ana winds
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