Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Carmel firefighters will participate in a pilot program that helps crews navigate smoke-filled buildings and livestream video to incident commanders
California Professional Firefighters President Brian K. Rice said the former president’s ideas on public safety are dangerous
‘Maya’ suffered severe burns while laying on top of her owner during the Citrus Heights house fire
The Maui County Fire Department will receive two tankers and two brush trucks due to funding from a non-profit, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
Newburyport Firefighter Ken Parseghian led the effort to revitalize the memorial that honors the city’s fallen firefighters
FEMA has so far spent more than $3 billion on Lahaina wildfire recovery
New EXO 8 monitor designed to protect organizations, workers and communities with unprecedented early threat identification
Firefighters methodically cut away pieces of the car as one of two plans to extricate the driver
CAL FIRE Riverside County Battalion Chief Mike Martinez said it was surreal to find the woman walking down the street amid the flames
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
Cross-country tour features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
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