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
With volunteer firefighter numbers declining as emergency calls rise, the Ohio Fire Academy has unveiled a new online portal to connect residents with local departments
On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station
Pasadena’s plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands
Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps
FEMA funding will cover two-thirds of salaries and benefits for three years, after which Muskegon officials will keep the positions to bolster long-term public safety
Flames engulfed a Franklin Township home just before midnight, claiming the lives of five people
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An in-depth examination into the department’s communication and culture following Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide holds lessons for all departments
In a tense and fluid situation, responders who lose sight of the primary objective put everyone at risk
The state is combining reward and punishment incentives and including aspects of public safety beyond fire
Moving past the cringes and gee-whiz reactions of the flying-over-water firefighter can make the fire service safer
Sudden collapse of Plasco building is a reminder for all firefighters and commanders to understand risks for building collapse and review high-rise fire tactics
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect on our fire service diversity situation and take the necessary steps to improve it
PRODUCT NEWS
Berwyn becomes the first agency in Illinois to adopt a cloud-native CAD and RMS platform, paving the way for a resilient, secure and modern fire dispatch system
RapidSOS’ Digital Alerts and Hexagon’s computer-aided dispatch system deliver commercial fire alarm signals faster, with more accurate data
$500,000 in grants will be awarded by State Farm in collaboration with the NVFC
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed SPOT trailers and nearly 200 solutions at 15 different locations
Hexagon pledges interoperability of solutions and transparent collaboration with police
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With expert assistance, comprehensive guides, and proven success in grant writing, MagneGrip is committed to helping fire and EMS departments secure funding
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor and community service
The Hooley Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence for community health and safety
Brian Webster, CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies, brings significant healthcare expertise to Pulsara’s Board of Directors