Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
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
Two Goldsby firefighters were killed when their tanker left the road, struck a tree and overturned
Firefighters are back at Station 15 after mold repairs, as Wichita continues remediation work affecting most of its fire stations
Cost spikes and delivery delays are leaving Charlotte firefighters with older trucks and growing safety concerns
Investigators say a pre-dawn fire at a Bonny Doon fire station was likely arson, destroying a water tender but sparing the building
Kansas City firefighters extinguished another blaze at Parade Park, the 13th since Thanksgiving, as demolition faces new delays
Keeping the tradition alive in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sendelbach said he is disappointed to be leaving the department but humbled by the community support and “incredibly proud of the members of the LFRA”
A recall effort targets three Loveland Rural Fire Protection Board directors as debate intensifies over the fate of Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach
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
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
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
Deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
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Birmingham firefighters worked to rescue the driver from under the beam, estimated to weigh 60,000 pounds
A move to integrate transformative technologies like machine learning and Generative AI into ESO’s product suite
SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances