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
A district judge dismissed charges against two Montgomery County firefighters, finding insufficient evidence the soaked Montgomery Blair High School field was damaged
Trotwood officials voted down a proposal that excluded funding for grant-funded firefighters, reopening talks on long-term staffing solutions
A natural gas-fed roof fire sent thick black smoke over downtown Raleigh but was extinguished in about 30 minutes
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker says concerns over antisemitic rhetoric and protest responses led him to resign
A falling interstate sign crushed a vehicle on I-77 South, seriously injuring two people and forcing a seven-hour shutdown
Four Houston firefighters and a truck driver were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler struck a fire engine blocking an earlier wreck
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches is remembered as a tireless advocate for survivors and one of the voices of the 9/11 community
Norwalk firefighters faced heavy fire and severe conditions in a Golden Hill Street blaze
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
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
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters