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 Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
After a two-year push, North County Fire Chief Keith McReynolds secured a federal grant to rebuild Station 4 with expanded quarters and room for more engines
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis steps down after being placed on administrative leave amid firefighter union concerns over the MedStar merger and ambulance duty requirements
The festival, hosted by Fire Safe Marin, brought together all local fire agencies, nonprofits and vendors for live-burn demos and practical home-hardening tips
GPS led officers to the rig about 60 miles away, where police made an arrest
Somers officials approved funding that covers most staffing costs for two years and part of a third, with recruiting underway
Four firefighters, members of the Oglala Lakota, Red Lake, Bois Forte and Leech Lake nations, teamed up on Engine 10
Hundreds visited Syracuse Station 17 to learn safe charging and storage tips, meet firefighters and try hands-on demos amid rising battery fire risks
Reading Fire Department Medal Day honors firefighters and EMTs for lifesaving actions
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present
There are concrete steps fire officers can take to prevent, recognize and respond to firefighter mental health problems
Relationship building, understanding motives and creative thinking are some of the keys to victory
To all the firefighters across the country who stood up to the racial hatred in North Tonawanda, I’m proud to have you as brothers and sisters
Donald Trump’s petulant, baseless attacks on fire service leaders is reason to learn PR jujutsu
Negative Facebook comments about protestors may have been wrong, but were their terminations right?
PRODUCT NEWS
The NOPEC Foundation awarded a $39,500 grant to the Ashtabula County Water Rescue Team
BRINC unveils the Responder drone and Responder Station, a new drone platform and docking station, to enable city-wide drone as first responder deployments.
This year’s exercise simulated what it would take to help ensure mission-critical communication capabilities during a large-scale event with over 100,000 attendees, as well as during a cyber attack and a terrorist attack
Innovative technology removes up to 98% of contaminants from turnout gear
June event in Ontario will honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of firefighters
Carter and the Hamden Fire Department received gifts and equipment from Ready Rack and Seek Thermal
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
SAM Medical will continue its focus on developing high-quality medical devices and solutions for emergency responders
The event will take place during the International Association of Fire Chiefs Community Risk Reduction Leader Conference