Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
San Jose’s new Fire Training Center and Emergency Operations Center is home to a large art collection
The letter, which is signed only “Retired and Active LAFD Chief Officers,” recommends that the chief tender her resignation
Crews will get a break from dangerous fire weather concerns to close the week, but Santa Ana winds return next week
A program from the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership shared lessons and values for a culture of leadership with Henderson firefighters
A San Luis Obispo fire captain left a wishful and apologetic note for the homeowners while fighting the Palisades Fire
Thousands of firefighters battling the Eaton Fire are getting food, showers, sleep and stress relief at the Los Angeles County stadium
Firefighters were unable to get into the fire apartment from the inside during a two-alarm blaze in Brooklyn that injured 16 occupants
Days after the fire destroyed his home, Chien Yu returned to the rubble and found his wedding ring in the ashes
More than 1,100 incarcerated firefighters and 138 CDCR staff members have been deployed to the Eaton and Palisades fires to help slow fire spread
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system from Octave, the potential software spinoff from Hexagon AB, introduces advanced tools that streamline communication, accelerate response times and support more informed decision-making during emergencies and major events
MagneGrip delivers fully integrated clean air solutions to protect firefighter health by combining source-capture exhaust removal with air purification systems that continuously improve the quality of the air circulating throughout the station
Essex and Gloucester departments are among 307 across the state sharing $5 million in state funding to buy updated protective gear and vehicle stabilization equipment
This acquisition strengthens WPSG’s presence in Western Pennsylvania and enhances its ability to deliver hands-on service, product expertise, and support to fire departments across the region