Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A push to return EMS back to its own agency is gaining momentum amid response times, pay parity demands and warnings from FDNY leadership that a breakup could add cost and complexity
At least 10 residents were hospitalized, three in serious to critical condition, after a fire in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood
The reimagined organization of Firefighter LSIs offers a new framework to shape safety, health and leadership efforts and reduce LODDs
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
Camden Firefighter Julius Snyder responded to eight calls during a 24-hour shift in early 2020 and suffered a medical emergency shortly after
Facing widespread roof leaks, HVAC failures, mold issues and decades of deferred maintenance, Cleveland is seeking a contractor to map out and finance major repairs
St. Louis crews rescued a firefighter from under three feet of roofing debris, snow and ice during a blaze in an abandoned house with hoarder conditions
Allentown firefighters
Firefighters battling a two-alarm blaze around 3:30 a.m. Thursday kept heavy smoke and flames confined to the rear addition of the Happy Garden restaurant on North Seventh Street, as residents in the apartments above escaped safely
Firefighters battling a two-alarm blaze around 3:30 a.m. Thursday kept heavy smoke and flames confined to the rear addition of the Happy Garden restaurant on North Seventh Street, as residents in the apartments above escaped safely
Four more Harvey firefighters were laid off, leaving the department operating at less than half its former strength
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the opioid emergency
The initial chaos requires quick, creative incident mitigation solutions, while recovery requires long-term planning
“Chief Bruno” leaves a legacy of improving customer service and enacting change in the fire service
Are we asking firefighters to do the impossible in containing wildfires without eliminating contributing building factors?
Deadly California wildfires are latest natural disaster to displace civilians, damage infrastructure and strain fire department budgets
First Care training empowers citizens to stop the bleed and transition from hapless bystanders to lifesavers
PRODUCT NEWS
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Pelham firefighters held several demonstrations, including advancements in auto extrication, for its citizens
Collaborating with public safety departments to simplify the complex challenges of BDA and DAS management
The All-In-One handheld fire extinguisher, easy-to-use and effective at stopping small fires before they become bigger problems
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Easy-Stack Axial Fans are made from rugged, lightweight polyethylene
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
The dangers of diesel exhaust inside the fire station
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority