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
Kill Devil Hills Assistant Chief Tommy Lee had served with the department for 51 years
New London firefighters partnered with the Southern Connecticut State University’s Center of Excellence on the Autism Spectrum for training on engagement and de-escalation techniques
FDNY Monsignor John Delendick took over as the department’s senior chaplain after Father Mychal Judge was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks
WalletHub ranked the safest states in America based on personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety and emergency preparedness
The Florence Fire Protection District requested the Florence Volunteer Fire Department firefighters to vacate the district
Firefighters from New Kensington’s four companies trained on operations inside a mid-rise apartment building
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working to reduce the number of fires caused by people seeking shelter inside abandoned structures
BioLab told federal investigators a fire watch was created months before the fire due to strong odors from oxidizers in two storage buildings
Boise residents worry about being trapped by wildfires as developments use single-access roads
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