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
Timothy Bertz realized his dream of becoming a St. Paul firefighter days before a sudden medical event took his life
Kansas City Station 10 firefighters’ Facebook post goes viral ahead of a winter storm, poking fun at risky travel excuses, including nail appointments, while urging residents to stay off icy roads
Firefighters battled a blaze in a leasing office building at the Lakeview Apartment Complex in Gloucester Township
Reading firefighters were forced to withdraw from the home after personal belongings clogged hallways and rooms
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
A Newport News firefighter fell partially through the roof at a Phoebus fire, where crews rescued one person still inside
As LAFD leaders warned they lacked resources, the department’s charity quietly paid the Lede Company to help shape messaging after the deadly Palisades Fire and a disputed after-action report
Over 200 FDNY firefighters battled high winds and burning debris to knock down a massive warehouse fire in Brooklyn, which damaged 10 bays before being brought under
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of public trust, depends on it
Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful
Private companies spend untold sums to create strong cultures, yet never match that of the fire service; despite our culture’s strength, it cannot go unattended
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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.