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
Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
The North County Fire Protection District lawsuit says Riverview made the changes without consulting the district as required by law
Normal firefighters warn that relocating Station 2 will weaken coverage, while town officials say data shows response times will remain strong
Dispatch logs show firefighters reported “nothing showing” and cleared a call at the earlier Lachman Fire, despite LAFD leaders’ statements that crews returned to “cold-trail” the burn area
Vincent Hayes’ birthday visit to Disneyland turned into a lifesaving mission when the young firefighter jumped from a stalled train to perform CPR
Backed by a $3.3M federal grant, the program will launch in New York and Texas to equip providers with tools to manage stress before symptoms arise
A vintage 1977 VW Type 2 microbus that became a viral symbol of resilience after emerging from the Palisades Fire almost unscathed has been fully restored by Volkswagen
Anchorage is rewriting its nearly 20-year-old community wildfire protection plan to better assess neighborhood risk
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Protection from above and layperson bleeding control are among the immediate takeaways from Las Vegas mass shooting for fire/EMS personnel
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
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