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
Seven Hills firefighters have moved into new private sleeping quarters designed with guidance from University Hospitals Parma Medical Center to improve rest, health and job performance
Boston firefighters demonstrate their confidence in ladders with acrobatic skill
Tolland Firefighter Kris Farley did not expect all of the attention when the “Great Tolland Pumpkin” first went up
12 people were trapped 1,000 feet below ground at the Cripple Creek tourist site
A hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex plant near Deer Park killed at least two workers and caused a shelter-in-place order for residents
Investigators said spontaneous combustion in hop bales caused a fire inside the cold room of a Yakima County warehouse
Video of one rescue showed Hillsborough County deputies saving a teen clinging onto debris in floodwater
Florida officials reported 50,000 EV and hybrid registrations in Hurricane Milton’s storm path, with at least 64 lithium battery fires following Hurricane Helene
Before the storm hit, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays was set up as a base camp for 10,000 emergency workers to aid in debris cleanup and response efforts
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization
The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability
ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence
The new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system from Octave, the potential software spinoff from Hexagon AB, introduces advanced tools that streamline communication, accelerate response times and support more informed decision-making during emergencies and major events
MagneGrip delivers fully integrated clean air solutions to protect firefighter health by combining source-capture exhaust removal with air purification systems that continuously improve the quality of the air circulating throughout the station
Essex and Gloucester departments are among 307 across the state sharing $5 million in state funding to buy updated protective gear and vehicle stabilization equipment