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
A former Spencerport firefighter faces up to one year in jail for how he tried to remove a cat from a tree in 2025
‘You can’t pancake breakfast your way out of this': N.Y. rep. seeks delay of proposed OSHA standards
Congressman Nick Langworthy said the proposed standards will put many volunteer fire departments out of business
A week before the Upper Cemetery Fire burned near Spokane, underbrush and other fuels were removed
The Vermilion Fire Department will be able to replace 30 sets of aging self-contained breathing apparatus
Grants from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity helped supply fire departments with additional sets of turnout gear
Part think tank and part policy incubator, the CPSE Center for Innovation will encompass five programs
Officials in Palm Beach County said the Ford Explorer failed to negotiate a turn, striking a guardrail before overturning
Wichita Firefighter Ty Voth collapsed while on scene and died after being taken to a hospital
One video shows a man escaping from the Edgehill Fire with a turkey in his arms
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