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 Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts
Bismarck Rural Fire Department’s new 9,000-sq-ft facility houses three apparatus with room to expand and features a kitchen, laundry, offices, gym and bunk rooms
The FEMA Urban Search and Rescue pioneer helped build TN-TF1 and Memphis FD Special Operations
Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht lit a Jan. 1 fire that smoldered, reignited Jan. 7, and killed 12
An investigation into the Gabriel House fire details overdue tests, a sprinkler that didn’t activate, understaffed fire prevention units, no statewide tracking and uneven enforcement
Video showed the cat, later euthanized, being tossed from the tree by firefighters with a hoseline
Sterling Heights launched weekday BLS peak-demand units and color-coded dispatch to free ALS units for critical calls, reduce fatigue and better match resources
Minutes after the chopper went down, Sacramento Fire Capt. Peter Vandersluis rallied about 15 drivers to raise the medevac so a firefighter could rescue a flight nurse
Governor Newsom vetoed the bill, citing collective bargaining and cost, while the union says parity is key to recruitment
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Protection from above and layperson bleeding control are among the immediate takeaways from Las Vegas mass shooting for fire/EMS personnel
PRODUCT NEWS
Prince George’s County firefighters are among firefighters from five departments testing the gear in training and on emergency calls
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Company expansion driven by industry growth
New EXO 8 monitor designed to protect organizations, workers and communities with unprecedented early threat identification