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
Cicero firefighters found the front door blocked by heavy hoarding, so they forced entry through the garage, which was also packed with debris
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
Download the app, sync steps daily, and hit 200k/300k goals, with 5,000-step bonus activities, for prize raffles
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where made a comment about women’s voting rights
Certified Vanderburgh County Fire Department medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws, speeding investigations, reducing case delays and cutting unnecessary hospital trips
The Massachusetts Association of Technical Rescue Specialists held its annual multi-agency training in Fall River on the USS Massachusetts
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
With the really big issues being addressed at next month’s conference, add your thoughts to the mix
Desperate to save money, a California fire board threatening retroactive pay cuts has painted itself into a corner
A big victory in the presumptive legislation battle turn the tide in the campaign to rid firefighting of cancer
A long-running grant program is one option for adding a K-9 arson tool to fire or police agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The winner of the 2023 Harley Davidson Softail giveaway, in partnership with Streamlight, will be announced Saturday, April 20
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
At last, emergency responders can get a foot up on comfort
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii
New QXT Pro, NXT Pro and DXT thermal imagers for the fire service