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
Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht lit a Jan. 1 fire that smoldered, reignited Jan. 7, and killed 12
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
Former Cornersville Chief Matt Fox and his crew stepped down, citing administrative strain, burnout and funding challenges
The inaugural event is presented by All American Leadership in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum
Bismarck paid $25,000 to reacquire its second-ever fire truck, a 1926 Seagrave that served landmark calls
Cresson Operations Chief Richard Ward received the Chisholm Trail 100 Club’s Lifesaver Award
The 11-year FDNY veteran suffered cardiac arrest while operating on the roof during an all-hands fire
Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers are developing palm-sized, echolocating drones able to navigate smoke, fog and darkness
Mayor Karen Bass called reports that crews were told to leave the Jan. 1 Lachman fire scene “tremendously alarming” and directed interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva to launch a full review
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Deciding how much of a firefighter’s health should be personal responsibility and how much should be mandated is a tricky proposition
Fire safety is morally and financially less costly to maintain than it is to rebuild after generations of neglect and erosion
NIOSH’s new report on the 2014 fire that claimed two Boston firefighters holds lessons for every department
Firefighters suffering with cancer don’t have the luxury of time to wait for the research to prove beyond a doubt that it’s job-related
Used right, mutual aid is a great way to pool resources and render assistance; abused, it is a threat to civilians and firefighters
Every city has them and under the right conditions they are tinderboxes; here’s how to prep for urban green spaces
PRODUCT NEWS
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets
The Denton Fire Department’s new Pierce Volterra electric fire engine will be assigned to one of the busiest firehouses in the city
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
Pledges continued commitment to protect first responders