Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two Columbia firefighters were hospitalized when a roof section collapsed during a predawn blaze
Rigoberto Hernandez was freed from the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma after federal lawyers moved to dismiss his removal case
An OMB memo directs departments to plan “reductions in force” for lapsed-funded programs, going beyond past furloughs by eliminating positions
From sudoku to crosswords, the games are a tool for law enforcement and public safety professionals to relax and stay mentally sharp
A gunman fired from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas, then took his own life
Chesterfield County firefighters will simulate freeing a trapped driver by rappelling from an exit ramp
Fullerton’s mayor says consolidation has pushed prices to $1.2M, stretched delivery to four years, and forced older engines past NFPA lifespans
The Pittsburgh city council unanimously moved forward on a 168-acre facility, adding limits that bar federal/foreign training and “urban warfare” simulations
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis has led the department since 2018 and holds a master’s degree in operational excellence and process improvement
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The Dallas shooting brings home some horrifying realities for firefighters and medics
PRODUCT NEWS
FirstNet
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
The acquisition adds optical spectroscopy to the company’s technology platform for point-of-need applications
First responders, surgical staff in Temple worked for over four hours to rescue people pinned inside their vehicle under the load
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training