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
Tucson Station 14 features individualized alerting, on-site decontamination and upgraded living and fitness space
Firefighters trapped in a burning Bronx firehouse in Bedford Park were rescued by other firefighters using ground ladders and an aerial ladder
A new city audit says a 2019 triage protocol helped slow firefighter turnout, contributing to missed emergency response goals across San Diego for three years in a row
A man was killed after a fast-moving five-alarm blaze tore through the top floor of a Bronx apartment building, spread into the cockloft, triggered a roof collapse
Public records reveal the former Loveland fire chief requested an amicable exit, with terms covering severance pay, confidentiality and a promise to not sue
Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman died after falling through a collapsed floor while battling a fire
Shreveport fireground video and interviews detail response issues, delayed search and communication breakdowns, as lawsuits allege firefighter actions and dispatch errors contributed to four deaths
Commissioners unanimously approved the new fee as Douglas County Fire-EMS looks to recover supply and medication costs from 911 medical calls that do not result in a billable ambulance transport
A Livonia firefighter was rescued after falling into a basement during a fire at a house under renovation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Not allowing firefighters to buy commemorative badges is a fight not worth having and distracts focus from event preparation
Those using the Zadroga Act as a political bargaining chip need to be called to task for their actions
Radio traffic between dispatch and responding units during campus shooting highlights how it’s done
Constant updates from a PIO reduces speculation and uncertainty, which is especially important for the friends and family of those directly involved
PRODUCT NEWS
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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
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