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
Firefighters battle for a seventh day as Nebraska’s largest wildfire on record scorches more than 1,300 square miles, with wind, heat and low containment threatening renewed spread
Shutdown shutters the Emmitsburg campus to the public, but officials say Memorial Weekend ceremonies honoring 204 fallen firefighters will still proceed
Dearborn Heights officials say the milestone could reduce overtime and ease strain on firefighters, though medical leaves and aging equipment still pose challenges
Keith Norfleet says he was wrongfully terminated before his acquittal on sexual assault charges and treated more harshly than white New Haven firefighters with similar arrests
A new scholarship program will help Cuyahoga County students pursue police, fire and EMS training as agencies struggle with recruitment and retention
Authorities say a man angry over losing his job randomly set a Queens building ablaze, killing four people — including a 3-year-old
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek answers about what government agencies knew
Matheis spent 30 years with the Newport Beach (California) Fire Department, retiring as a division chief in 2011
Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The fire service doesn’t come free and now is the time to remind newly elected or re-elected officials of that fact
There are three early takeaways all fire and EMS departments can learn from in this mass-shooting incident
PRODUCT NEWS
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
The federal grant will fund a mobile SCBA training maze to serve recruit and veteran firefighters
Prince George’s County firefighters are among firefighters from five departments testing the gear in training and on emergency calls
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness