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 crew of the Morning Midas evacuated after failing to control a fire near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands; 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars, were onboard
Officials said West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek suffered a medical emergency during a house fire in Conklin
Richmond marked the anniversary of hiring Virginia’s first professional Black firefighters, honoring the legacy of Engine Co. 9 and the men who broke barriers in 1950
Award-winning artist hand-paints the Rockport town seal on fire trucks in honor of his late father, a longtime firefighter and EMT
Dozens are missing after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, triggering rescue efforts and scrutiny over warning systems
PJ Helicopters’ UH-60 Blackhawk will again support Cal Fire-Butte County this wildfire season under a renewed PG&E contract
Walla Walla County fire officials say local crews are fully staffed and prepared for wildfire season, with confidence in state and federal support despite federal budget cuts
Projects include kitchen upgrades, bunk rooms and training space improvements through the 2025 Hometowns initiative
Balancing high school, soccer and firefighter training, 17-year-old Lydia Kendziorski joined Beaver Township Fire as a cadet
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
It may take a very bold and costly initiative to make serious strides toward stopping firefighter suicides
India’s fire tragedies remind us of the importance of prevention, enforcement and mitigating technology, especially as we prepare to vote
A new candidate litmus test offers promise to the task of separating fact from fantasy
One question and answer at a military town-hall meeting won’t end firefighter suicides, but it may move the needle a little in that direction
One chief tells how quarterbacking an MCI with police fatalities changed her professionally and personally
Fire departments should pay attention to new driver-behavior data as it may alter response levels
PRODUCT NEWS
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The winner of the 2023 Harley Davidson Softail giveaway, in partnership with Streamlight, will be announced Saturday, April 20
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
At last, emergency responders can get a foot up on comfort
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii
New QXT Pro, NXT Pro and DXT thermal imagers for the fire service