Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Modesto firefighters responded to a reported structure fire and conducted an aggressive interior attack and search after 911 calls reported someone inside
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
Norwich and four volunteer fire departments are set to begin mediation over the city’s unified command policy and the closure of Yantic Fire Engine Co.
Facing million-dollar price tags and years-long delays, fire and EMS agencies are using the Garage marketplace to buy and sell used rigs and fund new equipment
Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents
Firefighters, medics and special operations units responded to a bus crash, where one patient required a complex extrication
Chicago police are questioning a person of interest in the blaze that led to the death of firefighter Michael Altman, a fourth-generation member of the department
Firefighters battle for a seventh day as Nebraska’s largest wildfire on record scorches more than 1,300 square miles, with wind, heat and low containment threatening renewed spread
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
Bliksund’s extensive product portfolio offers great added value when combined with the Crash Recovery System
Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Code Red Fire boots are constructed to meet NFPA certification
First Due’s comprehensive suite is designed specifically for EMS operations and includes highly configurable NEMSIS v.3.4 and 3.5 compliant ePCR software and applications for scheduling, assets, training, events, and more.
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC SFFF is the first fluorine-free foam concentrate to be added to the Department of Defense Qualified Products List and earn Green Screen Certification
The switch initiates operation of a dry pipe or preaction valve within four seconds
Follow these tips for grant funding exhaust removal systems for your fire department
The Neosho Fire Department used AFG funds to exhaust removal systems in two firehouses