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
Two stretches of highway in Saluda County will be named for Fire Chief Chad Satcher and firefighter Landon “Cale” Bodie
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
At least 12 firefighters have resigned in Wales, leading the town to open an independent investigation into concerns about leadership and operations
A fast-moving fire tore through a tow yard in Cahokia Heights, engulfing at least 50 vehicles after an employee said it appeared to start when an electric Fiat sparked
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The Sterling Fire Department is using a program that allows residents and business owners to provide critical information to enhance pre-planning
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Pelham firefighters held several demonstrations, including advancements in auto extrication, for its citizens
Collaborating with public safety departments to simplify the complex challenges of BDA and DAS management
The All-In-One handheld fire extinguisher, easy-to-use and effective at stopping small fires before they become bigger problems
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Easy-Stack Axial Fans are made from rugged, lightweight polyethylene
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
The dangers of diesel exhaust inside the fire station