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
Colorado Springs firefighters used a ladder truck during the technical rescue at a UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital parking lot
The letter, which is signed only “Retired and Active LAFD Chief Officers,” recommends that the chief tender her resignation
Crews will get a break from dangerous fire weather concerns to close the week, but Santa Ana winds return next week
A program from the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership shared lessons and values for a culture of leadership with Henderson firefighters
A San Luis Obispo fire captain left a wishful and apologetic note for the homeowners while fighting the Palisades Fire
Thousands of firefighters battling the Eaton Fire are getting food, showers, sleep and stress relief at the Los Angeles County stadium
Firefighters were unable to get into the fire apartment from the inside during a two-alarm blaze in Brooklyn that injured 16 occupants
Days after the fire destroyed his home, Chien Yu returned to the rubble and found his wedding ring in the ashes
More than 1,100 incarcerated firefighters and 138 CDCR staff members have been deployed to the Eaton and Palisades fires to help slow fire spread
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