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
A Raleigh firefighter and Green Party Senate candidate faces multiple charges after a confrontation with Capitol police during a Senate hearing left several officers injured
Mid County Fire Chief Randell Sanders says new search protocols are coming after firefighters failed to find Wayne Vann in his burned home
The 7,800-square-foot San Diego County firehouse will feature a double apparatus bay, office, six dorm rooms, kitchen and gym
The Yantic, Taftville, Laurel Hill and Occum volunteer departments say Norwich officials did not negotiate in good faith over the city’s unified command policy
An Executive Order would compensate employees working without pay as the partial government shutdown stretches into its seventh week
Louisa crews narrowly escaped as flames overran Engine 6, forcing a dramatic retreat, while a falling tree struck Engine 7 and nearly hit another firefighter
Donated by Google and YouTube, the new fleet will help LAFD and Arcadia firefighters reach injured or stranded people faster in rough terrain, traffic and crowds
Agawam firefighters entered a heavily burning home on Juniper Ridge Drive to rescue an older man before bringing the fire under control
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ends the $100,000 sign-off requirement imposed by predecessor, aiming to ease FEMA bottlenecks and speed recovery aid
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A recent story shows the importance of understanding how to handle suicide calls and that we’ve got a long way to go
With low-frequency, high-impact mass violence events becoming more common, our training needs to rise to the threat
PRODUCT NEWS
Kosciewicz brings over 25 years of experience in direct response retail, product management, ecommerce, and operations to his new role
FLORIAN software is designed to increase on-site safety, simplify incident management processes, and provide real-time situational updates
First H.E.L.P. is honoring first responders who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived, not how they died
Save on clinical, tactical, fitness and household essentials, from brands like Apple, Solo, Dyson and more
Chris Lombard was presented the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award
Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department
The Facilities Management module provides organizations with a centralized platform for all facility-related information, enabling informed decision-making
ESO positioned to offer the first interoperable CAD solution connecting dispatch through patient outcomes
Providing a safer work environment for first responders