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
Norfolk firefighters called a second alarm and launched an aggressive attack — what would your initial size-up, assignments and hoseline selection be?
Yantic, Taftville, Occum and Laurel Hill departments allege the Norwich city manager and fire chief exceeded their authority by imposing a unified command policy
Sacramento firefighters rescued two construction workers who were left dangling outside the eight-story building after one side of their scaffolding collapsed
The Chico Fire Department put newly hired recruits through live burn drills ahead of launching Engine 1, restoring a dedicated downtown engine to improve response times
Donna Black brings nearly three decades of fire service leadership, including roles as fire chief in Duck, IAFC president and board chair, and acting U.S. Fire Administrator
Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff
East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena
Blowing dirt and heavy winds drove visibility to near zero on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, triggering crashes involving several vehicles
Three firefighters were hurt when their truck rolled over in Beaver County; another was injured in a separate crash
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
LODD of firefighter-paramedic John Ulmschneider is a tragic reminder of the potential for violence on every incident
Here’s a look at what it will take for Adam Thiel to win in Philly and what factors could waylay his progress
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
SAM Medical will continue its focus on developing high-quality medical devices and solutions for emergency responders
The event will take place during the International Association of Fire Chiefs Community Risk Reduction Leader Conference
Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications solutions designed to help enable Michigan to best serve the state’s more than 10 million residents
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Showcase of new products designed to meet the needs of first responders
Fire CQI allows fire departments to synchronize review and reporting processes, configure software and address inefficiencies and challenges
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding