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
Colfax-Greenwood firefighters were setting up defensive operations when a blast occurred and a mayday was transmitted
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The whitepaper provides critical insights to help companies and individuals identify and assess threats to improve worker and public safety
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
Fire marshals, inspectors and drone operators will organize operations for firefighters and create risk assessment models to identify possible future fire locations
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
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Over a million pounds of timber collapsed, killing 12 and injuring dozens ahead of the Texas A&M University and University of Texas football game
Fire Station No. 3 is the longest continually running firehouse in the city
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization
The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence
The new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system from Octave, the potential software spinoff from Hexagon AB, introduces advanced tools that streamline communication, accelerate response times and support more informed decision-making during emergencies and major events
MagneGrip delivers fully integrated clean air solutions to protect firefighter health by combining source-capture exhaust removal with air purification systems that continuously improve the quality of the air circulating throughout the station
Essex and Gloucester departments are among 307 across the state sharing $5 million in state funding to buy updated protective gear and vehicle stabilization equipment