Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Loveland Fire Rescue staff endorsed a letter criticizing the LFRA board after Chief Tim Sendelbach was put on administrative leave
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, the first former EMT to lead the FDNY, reflects on the department’s uneasy 1996 merger with EMS
The Cleveland Firefighters Hockey Fest honored five fallen Ohio firefighters, including EMT and recruit Symeon S. Williams Sr., who died during fire academy training in 2025
The new Quick Response Unit designation allows Ferndale firefighters to respond to medical calls and reduce long ambulance wait times in their rural community
The new free service notifies trained Danville community members when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest, helping start CPR and locate an AED
Therapy dogs from the nonprofit Go Team give first responders, dispatchers a chance to decompress from the emotional toll of emergency calls
Video posted to social media showed three firefighters bailing out from the second floor at the Falls of Point West Apartments
UL FSRI researchers used full-scale residential fire experiments to show how simultaneous interior/exterior attack and post-knockdown ventilation can improve firefighter safety and victim survival
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
Five-year, $100 million program supports physical improvements to veteran, first responder and affordable housing facilities, food pantries, community centers, playgrounds and parks
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department fleet upgrades will enhance community safety with the advanced capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases
The BMF Fire Hydrant Wrench is meticulously engineered to fit most fire hydrant valve nuts with precision
Although natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are extremely safe, they present distinct challenges which traditional firefighter training does not address
Improved image clarity and contrast boosts situational awareness so first responder missions are completed safely and more efficiently
Boyack is renowned for her expertise in rewiring the brain for success, navigating trauma’s impact, and breaking destructive cycles
Pink Heals provides home visits to those fighting cancer or other diseases with the help and support from local law enforcement, fire departments and EMS
RIBCRAFT is a leading manufacturer of professional-grade rigid inflatable boats for public safety