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
The Taylor County firefighter suffered a pulmonary embolism five days after being injured in a crash
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Two Southington High School students were arrested after setting a laptop on fire, prompting criminal charges and raising concerns about the viral trend’s growing risks in schools
Trainee firefighters from across the Midwest gathered in Danville to battle controlled burns in a vacant house, offering a realistic, hands-on test of their fireground skills
Firefighters are now able to enroll and contribute to the ongoing cancer studies
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino was sentenced to prison for running a bribery scheme that fast-tracked building inspections
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fire and EMS providers must be prepared to protect their communities at a moment’s notice
To reduce the dying from active shooter incidents the killing and bleeding has to be stopped quicker
Good-spirited jesting that is leadership sanctioned, inclusive and based on mutual admiration can be funny and benefit the community
Expert opinion and guidelines can frame this important fire/EMS health and safety issue and guide future research and progress
Preliminary findings from the Grenfell Tower Interim Report discuss six major areas for improvement in fire safety
The proposed NFPA 3000 standard provides a framework to help shape the emergency response models of communities across the United States
PRODUCT NEWS
Colorado Springs firefighters now have a 24-hour drone service to assist with fireground operations and search and rescue
10 new Type 6 fire engines will replace older rigs in Humboldt and Mendocino counties
A bit of miscommunication for Portage firefighters ended in a unique rescue
The Kanas City Fire Department has found its recent drone use to be effective in giving firefighters real-time information
Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit recently completed search and rescue training with two new drones
Two Glynn County industries each gave $15k after plant fires caused evacuation orders and significant damage
Proposed legislation would prod the FAA to expand the use of drones, as well as open up federal lands for testing efforts
The Rotary Club of Cheat Lake made an impact on the community with the largest monetary donation in club history
In 2021 an Akron Volunteer Fire Department fire truck was totaled after hitting a cow
Plaistow FFs found the man face down between a mounted scissor lift and concrete floor with his entire upper body under the lift