Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
The Chico Fire Department put newly hired recruits through live burn drills ahead of launching Engine 1, restoring a dedicated downtown engine to improve response times
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
Investigators are examining recorder data and control tower communications after the collision killed two pilots and injured passengers and emergency responders at LaGuardia Airport
Prince George’s County firefighters searching for reported trapped children rescued a man from the basement during a fire in Landover Hills
The family alleges Shreveport firefighters did not search for occupants, despite a 911 report and MDT message that multiple people were inside, until the arrival of the third engine company
Anne Arundel County’s state-of-the-art Station 6 replaces an aging facility, offering better access to major roads, expanded capabilities and firefighter health protections
Prosecutors say the man set a basement fire after threatening residents, sparking the blaze that led to Firefighter Michael Altman’s death
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
New QXT Pro, NXT Pro and DXT thermal imagers for the fire service
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets
The Denton Fire Department’s new Pierce Volterra electric fire engine will be assigned to one of the busiest firehouses in the city