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
Two Clearview Fire Department firefighters were trapped when the roof of a burning garage collapsed in Curwensville Borough
Scrutiny is being applied only to projects using money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, from the administration
The Potter Valley Fire Department hosted water supply training with six other departments using water from ponds
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
Baltimore fire that killed firefighters Rodney Pitts III and Lt. Dillon Rinaldo ruled accidental, but investigators could not determine the cause
Former Miami-Dade firefighters face allegations of a cover-up after a deadly training exercise, with one falsely reporting to 911 that everyone was safe before admitting two were trapped
Mayor Bass said in a statement she is removing Chief Kristin Crowley immediately
Funding for the WTC Health Program is secured through 2027, but a federal resolution passed in December 2024 left its long-term financial future uncertain
A firefighter became disoriented and transmitted a mayday while in the basement of a burning commercial structure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
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
PRODUCT NEWS
This acquisition strengthens WPSG’s presence in Western Pennsylvania and enhances its ability to deliver hands-on service, product expertise, and support to fire departments across the region
The award recognizes Atlantic Emergency Solutions’ strong performance in apparatus and aftermarket sales, operational growth and continued investment in service capabilities
Guardian delivers 24/7 operations, unmatched imaging, Starlink connectivity, and more to help public safety agencies respond to 911 calls and save lives
BRINC and the National League of Cities partner to help cities nationwide deploy drones to 911 calls
This next-generation drone initiative aims to modernize emergency response and keep American communities and those who protect them safe
This order marks the first Pierce High Flow Industrial Pumper to enter service outside the United States
The primary update to both SCBA models is a regulatory change to the End-of-Service-Time Indicator, adjusting the low-air alarm set point to more accurately reflect the rated cylinder volume
Two Ashtabula County departments will use more than $21,000 in state equipment grants to purchase SCBA and battery-powered tools