Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Flames tore through the Scranton Orthopedics part of Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, forcing the evacuation of patients and staff as firefighters rushed to extinguish the blaze
A Providence firefighter was seriously injured after a 10-foot fall while responding to a power outage that trapped residents in an elevator
West Hurley First Assistant Chief Garry Chislett singlehandedly fought a fast-moving trailer fire, saving part of the home as crews were busy at a parade
A fast-moving four-alarm blaze in a Flushing building left four people dead, including a child, injured multiple residents and firefighters
Three people were killed and nine others, including five firefighters, were injured in a four-alarm fire in Queens
City leaders say booming population and new industry could push Greensboro to 400,000 residents, requiring major fire department expansion by 2040
Bartenders, hotel workers and taxi drivers who serve as volunteer firefighters run drills to prepare for protecting Michigan’s historic Mackinac Island
Federal investigators say the officer had recently returned to duty after a stroke and heart failure diagnosis, highlighting gaps in return-to-work medical clearance
A Boston firefighter suffered cardiac arrest during a fire in Hyde Park
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
The fire rescue boat will further support and advance the fire service and EMS response missions of Norfolk Fire-Rescue
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