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
Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
More than 230 FDNY and EMS personnel responded to the four-alarm blaze in an illegally subdivided building, where occupants jumped from windows as fire spread rapidly
The agency is again accepting applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program after a court order, but new rules could make it harder for smaller communities to compete for funding
The Strategic Scan details the drivers of program development as well as key considerations for program design and funding
Nearly two-thirds of Groton respondents backed adding firefighters to boost minimum staffing, as officials weigh costs and next steps
Raleigh firefighters upgraded the call to a working fire, quickly knocking down the blaze in about 15 minutes
Bodycam video shows Allentown firefighters rescuing trapped residents from second-floor windows
NTSB investigators have not yet interviewed the firefighters or determined whether they braked or turned to avoid a collision
Quincy city councilors voted unanimously to replace all fire department gear after elevated levels of PFAS were found
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The winner of the 2023 Harley Davidson Softail giveaway, in partnership with Streamlight, will be announced Saturday, April 20
The Badger trailer is the world’s first overland response unit
At last, emergency responders can get a foot up on comfort
See the first-ever Type III Demers eFX Ambulance, an all electric, reimagined ambulance
Hughes Fire Equipment to offer Type I, Type II, and Type III Medix ambulances in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii