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
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The city council awarded nearly $1.1 million to the wife of Kyle Brinker, a Kansas City Fire Department paramedic who died during a training exercise in 2024
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages
With support from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, five stations have installed saunas aimed at flushing out toxins after fires
A construction worker jumped from an upper floor to escape the fire at the North Las Vegas construction site
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, prompting a brief lockdown before the suspected shooter was arrested
Firefighters were attacked by a crowd of hundreds while at a crash scene in Copiah County, forcing them to abandon their equipment and retreat
A Denver rail worker suffered severe injuries and had his leg amputated after being trapped by a derailed train car at the BNSF Globeville Yard
A ladder truck owned for just six months by Jamesville Volunteer Fire and EMS was heavily damaged in a fire that also impacted the station
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Two recent state law votes are a sharp reminder of where key laws influencing firefighting are made
Holding public and private entities responsible for PTSD is a major step toward preventing it
One First Nation fire department shows how having local government, private business and firefighters rowing in the same direction changes outcomes
As first on scene from the outside, firefighters and medics have an important role in stopping nursing home abuse
PRODUCT NEWS
Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department
The Facilities Management module provides organizations with a centralized platform for all facility-related information, enabling informed decision-making
ESO positioned to offer the first interoperable CAD solution connecting dispatch through patient outcomes
Providing a safer work environment for first responders
No-cost information session guides agencies through the process of securing grant funds for critical radiation detection equipment
The bulk of the budget — specifically, $534 million — will fund network enhancements, including anticipated investments to expand coverage on FirstNet
Feature enhancements made to enhance the user experience with GamberJohnson.com
Updated technology enables first responders to identify and quantify approximately 5,000 substances in mere seconds for a swift and definitive response
