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 Highlandville Rural Fire Protection District fire engine was responding to an MVA when it overturned
A $12K grant from Energy Transfer will help Shawnee Township firefighters improve their cardiovascular health
East End Firefighter Eric Frantz worked with fire chiefs to create a new source of future first responders
“When we arrived, the baby had no pulse and was not breathing,” Sacramento Firefighter Adrienne Bisharat said, recalling the highway incident
Henderson County Fire Chief Joseph Lynn Murphy experienced cardiac arrest hours after responding to an emergency call
Violent crime against seniors in America has surged by 331% in the last decade, making safety a top priority for retirees; do you agree with the rankings?
Cambridge firefighters used Ladder 1’s aerial to rescue a woman trapped on the third floor
Niagara Falls firefighters, families and friends continue a tradition of helping the less fortunate children in the area
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
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