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
DeKalb County Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and has undergone multiple surgeries as a fundraiser seeks to help cover medical costs
Norfolk firefighters called a second alarm and launched an aggressive attack — what would your initial size-up, assignments and hoseline selection be?
The report indicates that Good had four gunshot wounds, and paramedics found her pulse “inconsistent”
Conn-OSHA said no citations would be issued in the death of Plainville Firefighter Ray Moreau
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
HHS confirmed it is reversing terminations that drew backlash from labor groups, firefighters, miners and other industries
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late Wednesday that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City, where flames spread across multiple floors
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The fire service has many questions heading into Jan. 20, but one big question can very well dictate how the others play out
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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