Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
As drinking water conservation orders remain in effect, firefighters used water from nearby Limestone Creek to control a fully involved fire at a Minoa business
After more than a decade of joint rescues and wildfire response, Bernalillo County firefighters were ousted from the Metro Air Support Unit following a policy change allowing off-duty cannabis use
A new fire code amendment in Loveland will require defibrillators in newly built or renovated venues with occupancies of 100 or more, aiming to speed bystander response when cardiac arrest strikes
Crews used large-animal rescue straps to help a horse named Shadow back to its feet during a morning rescue operation
A Syracuse police officer and an off-duty firefighter/EMT teamed up to perform CPR on a critically injured woman found outside a burning home, reviving her before EMS arrived
The battalion chief who wrote the Palisades Fire report refused to endorse the final version, saying substantial edits altered findings, removed failures and fell short of department standards
The medical emergency occurred during an early morning house fire in Riverside County that left two residents with minor injuries
In a Daily News opinion piece, FDNY EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera argues that appointing an EMS veteran as commissioner reflects today’s medical-first reality
A 19-year-old Marion County rookie says co-workers restrained, beat and waterboarded him during his second shift while trying to force his phone passcode, prompting firings and criminal charges
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
As we honor a fallen brother, we must consider our personal readiness to face tragedy and take action
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Super Vac and Command Light have named 30-year fire-service veteran Tom Houlihan as Northeast regional sales manager
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health
KNIGHTTEK named exclusive global distributor