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
FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund should cover near-term storm response even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight on Jan. 30
An 18-year-old Baker High School student is set on becoming a firefighter and EMT after joining the Baker City Fire Department’s new cadet program
After Mid County Fire Protection District firefighters pulled out due to a roof collapse, relatives say they were told the home had been searched
Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach rejected allegations of insubordination, misinformation and creating division, arguing the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board’s claims lack evidence as it moves to terminate his contract
A veteran firefighter testified he flagged smoldering areas days before embers from the Lachman fire reignited into the blaze that killed 12.
Charlotte’s $1.9M Ladder 2 tiller truck is sidelined by rear steer-axle issues and its $1.9M electric fire engine is also out of service
Police say the man lit fires in his Pocono Pines townhome to “kill spiders,” including placing a love seat over a smoldering blaze, and the fire spread to three adjoining units
Orange Fire Marshal James Vincent fired back at critics online and defended volunteers who had just worked 24 hours straight during a blizzard
Boonville Fire Chief David Pritchard Jr. was discharged a week after a propane explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church injured five people
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The fire service has many questions heading into Jan. 20, but one big question can very well dictate how the others play out
With more questions than answers surrounding a Trump presidency, these seven items are likely to be front of mind for fire and EMS providers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
More than 100 people were evacuated as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped in homes and vehicles
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
Firefighters reportedly had to wait for an OSHA permit before entering the pipe
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
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