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
Pattonville Firefighter Greg DeGreeff rushed into a burning Oakville home without gear and rescued a woman trapped inside
The report lays out how suspect Wess Roley set a wildfire on Canfield Mountain and lured firefighters into a deadly ambush on the 24th anniversary of the burning of the former Aryan Nations headquarters
An explosion and house fire in Lamar Township killed seven as firefighters found the home fully engulfed
Three Cobb County, Georgia, firefighters helped stabilize a victim after gunfire erupted outside a downtown Indianapolis White Castle
A skydiver taking part in pregame festivities at Virginia Tech’s spring football game was left dangling from the top of the video board for about 25 minutes
Authorities say a domestic dispute turned deadly in Shreveport, where a man killed eight children and wounded two women before dying after a police pursuit
A Chicago firefighter received a life-saving transplant after a high school friend stepped forward as a donor, highlighting an outpouring of support from the fire service community
With engines stuck in the shop and few reserves available, Anchorage firefighters are increasingly forced to respond in under-equipped vehicles as call volumes rise and equipment wears down
Troy’s new Engine 2, designed for the city’s hills and dense infrastructure, will serve the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute area as officials continue investing in public safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The proposed NFPA 3000 standard provides a framework to help shape the emergency response models of communities across the United States
Congress has weeks to act before statute authorizing fire grant programs expires
The President’s declaration of a “National Public Health Emergency” falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Ogdensburg officials hope being awarded AFG funding will allow them to purchase a mini-pumper to reduce wear on older apparatus
Program to determine sprinkler design density to control vehicle fires and prevent spread to neighboring vehicles
Nashville Fire Department enhances nighttime operations with portable scene lighting
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025
Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins considers the council’s delay on purchasing new SCBA “a full attack upon the residents of this community”
Leveraging data from 540M connected devices, RapidSOS AI simplifies 911 workflows and streamlines communication with callers and responders
Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Delaney said the city saved thousands of dollars after finding an already-built Pierce fire engine
Baker County officials will use Interior Department funding to purchase water tanks for fire departments to place onto pickup truck beds