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
About 100 firefighters battled a stubborn blaze at General Motors’ 150,000-square-foot Pasadena facility
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Chronic understaffing left only one engine available when a massive fire destroyed two Amherst apartment buildings, causing heavy reliance on mutual aid
David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency
A jury found two Rock Falls fire chiefs and the city liable, ruling their decisions led to Sterling Lieutenant Garrett Ramos’ fall through a floor and into a basement
Prosecutors say an external ignition source started the blaze, which led to a collapse that killed three Baltimore City firefighters and injured three others
City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents
A home in Chino Hills was reduced to rubble in a powerful blast and forced firefighters to evacuate 16 homes
Tazewell County leaders, with backing from local fire chiefs, are proposing a part-time, paid department to strengthen mutual aid, improve training and modernize fire protection
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Harmless perks firefighters enjoy may come under fire as they evolve into quasi-municipal employees
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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Firefighters in Elmwood Park cut down a fence at the rear of the motel to reach the trapped guest
With Flag Day, Father’s Day and July 4 coming up, now is a great time to order and display an embroidered, all-weather, made in the USA flag at your home, department or business
Charlotte firefighters worked to stabilize the car on the ninth floor and keep it from falling
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Donna Eiden said she and her husband were sleeping inside the bus when it began to roll down the street crashing into signs, pole
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