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
The family alleges Shreveport firefighters did not search for occupants, despite a 911 report and MDT message that multiple people were inside, until the arrival of the third engine company
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence
Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale remains in intensive care after a 40-foot fall, with more surgeries ahead as his recovery continues.
Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
Volunteer fire departments across Niagara County are opening their doors to attract new members as busy schedules, training demands and economic pressures shrink the volunteer pool
Critics say repealing union rights for Salisbury police, firefighters and other employees could deepen staffing shortages and threaten public safety as city leaders cite mounting financial strain
Prosecutors say a man caused more than $130,000 in damage in repeated incidents targeting firefighters’ cars and property
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
The too-easily offended can become the enemy of correcting genuinely offensive behavior
Left unchecked, harassing behavior will erode fire department morale and contribute to the firefighter suicide problem
Solvable, and often preventable, administrative problems can trip up fire chiefs, even if their intentions are right
PRODUCT NEWS
The two assets are both capable of establishing their own off-grid network, allowing first responders to communicate with each other in challenging situations
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
Patents cover advances in multi-agency data sharing and video surveillance technologies
San Antonio and Dallas now join the Gear Wash family in a landmark acquisition
Both styles are NFPA 1977 certified
The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department will use AFG funding to purchase new firefighting gear
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Full power delivery in all-electric mode, better acceleration and top speed over a conventionally powered Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
The Sterling Fire Department is using a program that allows residents and business owners to provide critical information to enhance pre-planning