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 officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Battalion Chief Keith Long had just completed a 24-hour shift when he collapsed during an annual stress test
City Council Speaker Julie Menin called for the city to make “every single file” public after an internal memo showed officials feared toxic exposure weeks after 9/11
First responders in Berks County took part in specialized training designed to help recognize autism-related behaviors, communicate more effectively and reduce the risk of escalation during critical emergency calls
Ill. voters to decide on 131.95% fire district tax rate increase for ambulance staffing
The Bloomington Fire Department says the added day off between shifts has attracted more applicants, including a growing number of EMT-certified recruits
Albuquerque Paramedic Driver Gregory Varela and Paramedic Lieutenant Katrina Torres were first on scene of a house known to be used by squatters
House Bill 4936 would amend state law to reduce the minimum age from 21 and expand eligibility for older first-time applicants
Veteran Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett was working on a fire boat at Wiggins Park Marina when he became trapped under icy water
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
St. George firefighters used extrication tools to free the deer trapped between two posts as other deer watched
The funds are to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders, which are often not covered by insurance
Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine
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