Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Lynchburg officials are asking employees, partners and residents what qualities should guide the search for a new fire chief
Four children were rescued from a blaze that officials say started when a child was playing with a lighter
A fast-moving blaze tore through a five-story building in the Bronx, prompting a five-alarm response with more than 200 firefighters
Eight Snohomish firefighters are asking the nation’s highest court to review rulings that sided with their department after they were placed on leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds
Integrating MedicWest ambulance units into the system is helping North Las Vegas fire officials close coverage gaps and significantly improve emergency response times
Ford County Firefighter/Paramedic William Cory “Liam” Price had served with the department since Sept. 2018
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department swore in 18 new firefighters, bringing staffing above capacity as officials discuss a potential shift change aimed at easing stress and cutting overtime
Fire apparatus manufacturers will showcase the latest innovations in design, technology and equipment at FDIC 2026 in Indianapolis
The USFA campus in Emmitsburg will host the NFFF 2026 Memorial Weekend during the ongoing DHS shutdown
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fire camps teach teenage girls the fire service is a valid career option and can bolster a diverse workforce
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Since its founding in 2016, First Due has delivered a comprehensive, true-cloud platform designed to meet the critical needs of first responders
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Foster and three others established Spartan Motors and built their first chassis in 1975
Leaving long-lasting legacy in the fire industry
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
Booth will highlight advanced electrification, safety, and connected solutions to support the next generation of firefighting