Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
What would be your initial report and actions at this Prince George’s County fire?
FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
The FDNY says an unpermitted basement unit in a multi-family building led to a rapidly spreading blaze that killed a 34-year-old mother and her 17-day-old daughter
The year-long program will deploy remotely launched drones to 911 scenes to provide live video, boost responder safety and potentially deliver critical medical supplies
Wallingford firefighters faced heavy fire on the second floor of a home, pulled a dog to safety, and cleared a mayday after a firefighter rapidly exited via ladder
The Omaha Fire Department said authorities have repeatedly removed unauthorized people from the home
Maynard firefighters and police officers used drone footage to guide a swift water rescue, pulling Rufus from 28-degree waters in less than 10 minutes
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
The device features a 360-degree camera that uses artificial intelligence to detect people and objects within a defined range and warn drivers of a possible collision
Firefighter Challenge League brings together the best of the elite firefighters from the U.S. and around the world
Technology-packed RIBs support most first responder marine missions
No matter the choice, Fire-Dex provides firefighters with the most breathable composites on the market
SABER shirts and pants are chemical, heavy metal, toxin, and PFAS-free
Featuring the DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone, the DJI Dock 2 is simple to install and deploy
Throughout the years, Lois and Arn Hart have given their time and money to the communities they live in
Monitor’s interface is designed to display tiles containing both pre-set and real-time information
CPRMC first in South Carolina to elevate EMS collaboration in coordinated care and response efficiency with this technology
The Texas A&M Forest Service and Stanford University School of Medicine collected data from firefighters wearing an Apple Watch and air quality sensor