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
Fresno firefighters rescued an 89-year-old woman in critical condition and treated a police officer for smoke inhalation after a blaze in the 500 block of North Fulton Street
Fueled by red flag winds, the blaze in Thornton blackened 10 acres, shut down I-25 and sent between 100 and 150 firefighters scrambling door to door to clear homes
Wichita Station 15 will stay closed for at least two more weeks, and city officials say stations 11, 3 and 13 could also be taken out of service
An explosion sparked a fast-moving fire at a three-family home in Taunton, injuring a 25-year-old mother and a 2-year-old child
Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 hired Gaffney Bennett after Norwich shut the company down over a Unified Command agreement
Kristin Crowley alleges Bass shifted blame for the deadly wildfire response, retaliated against her for speaking out about budget cuts and demoted her to protect the mayor’s political standing
New Haven firefighters rescued 11 residents from a burning five-story apartment building on Chapel Street after a third-floor blaze escalated to three alarms
After a gunman opened fire on crews on Canfield Mountain, wounded Coeur d’Alene Engineer David Tysdal helped identify the shooter while deputies pulled survivors and victims to safety
Firefighters used a coordinated tanker shuttle after a partial roof collapse forced an exterior attack at the Rockcastle County Road Department facility
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Relationship building, understanding motives and creative thinking are some of the keys to victory
PRODUCT NEWS
RapidSOS’ Digital Alerts and Hexagon’s computer-aided dispatch system deliver commercial fire alarm signals faster, with more accurate data
$500,000 in grants will be awarded by State Farm in collaboration with the NVFC
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed SPOT trailers and nearly 200 solutions at 15 different locations
Hexagon pledges interoperability of solutions and transparent collaboration with police
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With expert assistance, comprehensive guides, and proven success in grant writing, MagneGrip is committed to helping fire and EMS departments secure funding
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor and community service
The Hooley Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence for community health and safety
Brian Webster, CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies, brings significant healthcare expertise to Pulsara’s Board of Directors
Kosciewicz brings over 25 years of experience in direct response retail, product management, ecommerce, and operations to his new role