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
Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death
Mayor Eric Adams will miss the FDNY memorial while traveling in Albania, drawing sharp criticism from the firefighters’ union
Official says preliminary findings show no intentional fire or pre-explosion at Judge Diane Goodstein’s home
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
A REACH medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” and crashed onto a Sacramento highway, trapping one crewmember
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s how to help a colleague who is on the cusp of becoming a viral news sensation, putting their career at risk and embarrassing your department
Fire and EMS providers should follow lessons from Hurricane Katrina while mobilizing to operate in a large arena of catastrophe
Fire and EMS experience, overdose patient data and funding needs aren’t mentioned in commission’s national emergency declaration request to President Trump
Preventing high-rise mass fatality fires is more likely to happen through the prevention side of the house, not the response side
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
Training, good leadership, mentoring, and yes, pranks all contribute to creating the best possible firefighters, but hazing has no place in the fire service
PRODUCT NEWS
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
The city of Oakland, California has modernized its emergency response with PremierOne computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Watch Duty Pro extends existing capabilities with additional features and resources in a single solution
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
