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
Jim Meyer suffered a broken vertebra and multiple skull fractures when the tree struck him during training
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
Baker County officials will use Interior Department funding to purchase water tanks for fire departments to place onto pickup truck beds
Searchers from six agencies are looking for the firefighter who was part of a group that went free diving off Long Beach
The proposed legislation would bring concerns about minimum staffing levels into collective bargaining discussions
Newport Township Fire Department’s new Pierce Saber fire engine replaces a 1974 Mack telesquirt
Police said two kindergartners are in “extremely critical condition” after a shooting at a private Christian school in Palermo
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson said that authorities no longer believe they will find Pollard alive, but that work to find her continues
Court ruling restores power to all public sector workers who would be treated the same as the police officers, firefighters and other public safety unions that were exempted under the law
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
Program provides departments with the funding to address the risks of diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
New upgrades enhance quality and efficiency to meet growing demand for Pierce fire apparatus and help drive down industry-wide extended lead times
Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide
MagneGrip offers FREE CAD design services to help departments get airflow right from the start