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 FDNY reports a 53% spike in fires caused by Lithium-ion batteries this year, urging New Yorkers to charge e-bikes and scooters outside as part of a new “Take It Outside” safety campaign
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation
The new Federal Wildland Fire Service would consolidate USDA and DOI fire programs into one command under the Interior Department
The closing of a Summit Township firehouse came during a time when township officials and the firefighters’ union were working on contract mediation
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
After more than a decade without one, the Godfrey Fire Protection District received a new fire truck that arrived fully built
Crews in Louisville saved a semitruck driver trapped in a cab hanging off an I-65 overpass after a crash sent the vehicle teetering over the edge
First responders gathered for the funeral of Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, whose legacy of service lives on through his organ donations
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Here’s a quick look at some of the things that went wrong and how they can be prevented elsewhere
The Minneapolis Fire Department and some firefighters are being sued for not doing enough to save a hypothermic teen, but is a breach enough for a finding of negligence?
Inter-agency communication gaps and information hoarding stands in the way of fire prevention
While a full picture of the Ghost Ship fire tragedy will be slow developing, these things are clear now
Asking the right questions and applying those solutions will be critical in a rapidly changing world
Fire service insiders explain the threats and opportunities they see when the incoming administration and Congress take charge
PRODUCT NEWS
Crews with the Boston Fire Department and nearby departments used thousands of feet of hoses to pump water to the Suffolk Downs scene
Heroes Comfort will cover all costs for those agencies that get dogs
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
Multiple explosions occurred after firefighters arrived, and approximately 30 tanker trucks shuttled water to the scene due to the lack of hydrants in the area
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
The Rosenbauer engine is now at its home station, Fire Station 82 in Hollywood
The top tandem team, which had taken a break from training to help with war efforts, has traveled to Florida for the competition among elite firefighter athletes
Charlotte’s proposed spending plan calls for a $48M, three-year investment in three fire stations
Sheriff’s Department pilots may be trained so they can go on nighttime firefighting flights
The third and final training course in the series examines the results and tactical considerations from the single-family residential structure experiments