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
Over 100 firefighters from 25 departments battled a large blaze at Daybreak Foods’ Clearfield facility
Mayor Eric Adams will miss the FDNY memorial while traveling in Albania, drawing sharp criticism from the firefighters’ union
Official says preliminary findings show no intentional fire or pre-explosion at Judge Diane Goodstein’s home
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
A REACH medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” and crashed onto a Sacramento highway, trapping one crewmember
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The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
The specialized program consists of 10 meticulously crafted courses instructed by prominent subject matter experts
Makers of FIRELITE, MEDLITE and LEOLITE transport skid units celebrate 40-year heritage in design, manufacture, and sales of public safety equipment worldwide
Service CU is donating $100 for every Boston blocked shot, and $1,000 for every Boston shutout to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders
The First Responders Program, a new incentive program unique to the QSR industry, offers $100,000 cash per restaurant to qualifying individuals
First responders in Maury County used log chains, tow straps to keep the truck from falling down the 200-foot cliff
Five-year, $100 million program supports physical improvements to veteran, first responder and affordable housing facilities, food pantries, community centers, playgrounds and parks
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department fleet upgrades will enhance community safety with the advanced capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases
The BMF Fire Hydrant Wrench is meticulously engineered to fit most fire hydrant valve nuts with precision
Although natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are extremely safe, they present distinct challenges which traditional firefighter training does not address