Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Investigators say the former Stanley firefighters deleted critical safety files, erased hydrant maps and crippled emergency response systems
Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano’s family highlighted how his example shaped their paths
The LAFD received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, inspired by an idea from a 14-year-old student
DeKalb County Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and has undergone multiple surgeries as a fundraiser seeks to help cover medical costs
A Bloom Township resident died after a carbon monoxide incident that also sent three civilians and seven firefighters to hospitals
A crash in Boyne City killed one person and led to the suspension of a firefighter who was driving a personal vehicle to a call
Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
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Camden firefighters knocked down a predawn blaze at an abandoned building, but heavy fire conditions led to a structural collapse
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
PRODUCT NEWS
Funding through the California Office of Traffic Safety will help equip, train Kern County firefighters
Trainer T3 offers new immersive features with real-life equipment and physics-based object motion
RESCEU Intellitech addresses market demand with a new single-phase Solo Rescue decon washer, redefining firefighter safety
Modesto firefighters responded to a call for a trapped person and found the victim pinned underneath the forklift
The two organizations will collaborate on efforts to raise money and awareness to better equip firefighters with the skills and tools they need to live long, healthy lives
ARGO commercial dealers got their first change to see and test drive the ARGO Sasquatch XTX
Sterling firefighters completed FAA training to become certified pilots of the fire department’s new drone
Ashtabula firefighters are expected to use the AFG funding for new SCBA