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
Carsonville Fire Chief Dave Warfel died after a day of instructing at the Wildland Fire Academy at Shippensburg University
Nearly 90% of Wyoming’s firefighters are volunteers, but a sharp decline in recruitment and aging personnel is putting wildfire response at risk
The film will recount how James O. Page’s leadership brought paramedics to national attention and shaped the evolution of emergency services
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
Coeur d’Alene Engineer Dave Tysdal, the sole survivor of the ambush on Canfield Mountain, remains in the ICU but is off a ventilator and able to speak
A $7.6M grant helps Syracuse reopen Fire Station 12 and increase firefighter staffing
To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage
Seven people remain missing after a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto triggered a massive blaze that spread across 80 acres
A former Contra Costa deputy convicted in a 2018 on-duty fatal shooting, may have his record cleared after serving time as part of the San Quentin Fire Department
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 episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets
The Denton Fire Department’s new Pierce Volterra electric fire engine will be assigned to one of the busiest firehouses in the city
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls