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
Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch died after suffering a respiratory emergency and cardiac arrest while responding to a call
Guemes Island Fire Department helped recover at least 20 dead canines, many skinned and bound, as authorities investigate the disturbing discoveries along Skagit County shores
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport, to help buy equipment
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a bystander pulled them to safety
Students flooded Ann Arbor’s South University Avenue and nearby neighborhoods after Michigan’s 69-63 title win over UConn, torching couches, hay bales and other furniture
A driver faces homicide and DUI-related charges after a collision with a UTV killed Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick
Oceanic Hook and Ladder and Richmond Engine responded to more than 2,000 emergencies in 2025, but leaders say the two Staten Island volunteer companies are struggling to cover basic costs
Paterson firefighters and nine mutual aid departments battled a massive fire at an abandoned former chemical plant, facing hydrant failures, low water pressure, a ruptured gas line and access problems
A new law lets fire departments use state grant funding to cover up to half the cost of soybean-based fire suppression products, giving another PFAS-free option while supporting safer operations and agriculture
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
The Louisville Volunteer Fire Department is using AFG funding to replace SCBA bought in 2003 and 2009
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