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
FDNY battled the fire at a former coffee warehouse in Brooklyn, attacking from the exterior and with the Marine 9 fireboat
Honorees included a firefighter who saved a baby from a burning home, volunteers who led July 4 flood rescues and L.A. crews who battled wildfires
A Wrightsville police officer opened fire after a suspect slashed a firefighter with a Wakizashi blade just after midnight
The Reading fire marshal said there was evidence that the victim was residing in the storage unit
Video released by the Fort Worth Police Department shows an officer and bystanders working to free the child before rendering medical aid; the baby is expected to recover
After Fort Worth Chief Jim Davis resigned, his lawyer argued the firefighters’ union impeded safety fixes by resisting a NIOSH review
Firefighters, EMS crews and police officers connected with Warren County families, highlighting the training and teamwork behind public safety
The new Hubbard Main Street bridge marks the city’s first tribute to local first responders, with officials praising their courage and commitment
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
In an innovative leap for wildland firefighting, GroundWorx announces its cutting-edge soil moisture technology, leveraging machine learning, is poised to play a critical role in fire risk assessment and management
E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is marking its milestone 50th anniversary in 2024 with a year-long celebration
The newly opened Tulum International Airport in Mexico has acquired an advanced fleet of Striker ARFF vehicles to support emergency operations
232 of the 2,161 fatalities in 2023 were children
The Mesa Fire Department’s newest apparatus is Arizona’s first all-electric North American-style apparatus
Westborough firefighters used air bags, cribbing to recover the worker from underneath the 53-foot-long trailer
State funding has helped Richmond volunteer firefighters purchase a new fire engine and other equipment
Custom modifications integrate a SCBA Captains seat along with 10" of extra space behind the seats