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
Officials honored the centennial at the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department open house, celebrating the retired engine’s legacy in service, parades and community events
The Pack Fire near California’s Nevada border has damaged at least 15 structures, closed part of Highway 395
Caughey was presented the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award at the IAFC’s Symposium in the Sun conference
The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department found the lieutenant guilty on three policy charges, including conduct unbecoming and social media violation
Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1
The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume
Orlando’s new contract includes 10% COLA this year and protects 48-hour schedules despite the city’s push for 42-hour cap
Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
Brittney Ramos testifies that safety lapses led to her husband’s 2021 line-of-duty death
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Negative Facebook comments about protestors may have been wrong, but were their terminations right?
NIOSH’s findings regarding firefighter Daryl Gordon’s death holds lessons for all departments
With presidential politics going full steam into November, here are the questions firefighters want answered
Fire service leaders take a run at naming and fixing the industry’s major issues at the once-a-decade retreat
Questions on policy and governing philosophy are coming at the presidential candidates from all angles; here’s a list of those the fire service should want answered
As we mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers paramedics are reminded of the importance in being cautious, calm and conspicuous as caregivers
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications solutions designed to help enable Michigan to best serve the state’s more than 10 million residents
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Showcase of new products designed to meet the needs of first responders
Fire CQI allows fire departments to synchronize review and reporting processes, configure software and address inefficiencies and challenges
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
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