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
Four Oakland councilmembers went through the proposed budget and found funding keeping the city from having to “brown out” firehouses on a rotating schedule
The plan includes expanding timber harvesting, integrating federal firefighting forces and boosting local emergency authority
Facing growing wildfire risks, the USFS is calling on up to 1,400 former employees to return temporarily due to their firefighting certifications
A four-alarm fire that tore through a long-neglected West Philly apartment building was intentionally set, fire officials say
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
“Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” aims to educate the public on safe storage and use of rechargeable batteries during Fire Prevention Week
The foundation received a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 13th consecutive year
The Sept. 20 event honors the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
Leaders must ensure that the necessary counseling and recovery resources are available for their responders
PRODUCT NEWS
Company also highlights continuous innovation with new Globe turnout jacket
With the Digital Truck Designer, engineers or technicians can build electrical systems by leveraging visual-based logic programming
The Smart Nozzle 2.0 is compatible with any apparatus that uses the SAM or SAM BOOST System
Captium is a connected platform designed to enhance the performance and health of fire trucks
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions—all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service
The tools have a blackened exterior and muted LED dashboard.
A compact powerhouse for rescue professionals
With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions — all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service.