Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Cameras using artificial intelligence can help agencies create smarter wildfire response plans
Utah passed a bill banning collective bargaining for public sector workers after scrapping a compromise
Binghamton Firefighter John “JR” Gaudet was known as “the kind of firefighter you could always count on”
Officials said an electrical shortage caused the fire in a brush truck inside Ridgeville Fire Station 8
An East Syracuse firefighter was transported to a hospital after the fire truck he was in collided with a truck while responding to an alarm
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a White Paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
The fire took two hours to get under control and had extended into two a Buddhist temple and another exposure
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
As a fire engulfed her home, she made a desperate 911 call: “Oh God, I can’t get up and can’t breathe. Hurry up.”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
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
PRODUCT NEWS
When departments plan a new station or renovate an existing facility, airflow planning and exhaust removal system layout should be considered early in the design process
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
Cross-country tour features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization
The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence