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
Firefighter/EMTs with Sky Valley Fire administered CPR, oxygen therapy and naloxone to revive six dogs in critical condition
A petition calling for the Loveland chief’s reinstatement and a “no confidence” vote in the board gained hundreds of signatures, while a GoFundMe for his legal fees drew quick support
Baltimore County firefighters rescued multiple people from a second-floor fire in Woodlawn
Four firefighters and the Abundant Life Fellowship Church pastor are in critical condition after an explosion inside a Boonville-area church
The Binghamton Fire Department marked the first anniversary of John “JR” Gaudet’s line-of-duty death as city leaders renamed West End Park in his memory
Covington Firefighter Terrance Smith spotted smoke while driving home after a 24-hour shift and alerted residents
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board unanimously approved sending Chief Tim Sendelbach a letter of intent to terminate
Police say the gunman was among three people killed in a targeted shooting tied to a family dispute at a Pawtucket hockey rink
A 157% spike in 311 complaints and repeated incidents at active fire scenes have prompted criminal summonses and steep fines
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The city council owes it to the memory of their faithful public servant to make a meaningful change to help those still on the job
Fire Chief Washington Espinoza talks about the challenges of running a fire department in a southern Peruvian city of 250,000 with almost no money
Despite the encouraging trend to address mental health in the fire service, there is still resistance and misconception
Not allowing firefighters to buy commemorative badges is a fight not worth having and distracts focus from event preparation
PRODUCT NEWS
FirstNet
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
The acquisition adds optical spectroscopy to the company’s technology platform for point-of-need applications
First responders, surgical staff in Temple worked for over four hours to rescue people pinned inside their vehicle under the load
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
At its core, Logis strengthens ESO’s foundation serving EMS, fire departments, and hospitals and extends ESO’s data-driven insights to dispatch and emergency communication centers, while enhancing mobile integrated health capabilities
Live Oak officials approved purchasing the Dräger system to keep firefighters from having to leave their response area for training