Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department said the firefighter was responding in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a crash
Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
With no landing doors between floors 4-8 and the car’s emergency brake locked, Ann Arbor firefighters lifted the employee 30 feet by rope
Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
Review shows extreme hoarding caused one fatal floor collapse and fueled seven fatal fires, underscoring risks as firefighters struggle through debris-filled homes
Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws
The new Derry firehouse design adds modern communications, decon and training space to speed response in the southwest area
Cedar City’s mayor said Fire Chief Mike Phillips was burned when a spark fell into jet fuel
On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at 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
The Louisville Volunteer Fire Department is using AFG funding to replace SCBA bought in 2003 and 2009
More than 100 people were evacuated as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped in homes and vehicles
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
Firefighters reportedly had to wait for an OSHA permit before entering the pipe
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
AvioF3 Green Mil 3% concentrate is specifically engineered for use on Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting vehicles
Funding for Frederick County firefighters will be used for roadway safety and new nozzles and hose
The strategic collaboration aims to support fire departments in acquiring essential resources