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
Breaking from their tradition of luxury draft houses, the Rams will hold this year’s draft with the LAFD, honoring first responders after devastating wildfires
The Light Rescue Series includes the Light Rescue Spreader, Cutter and a Combi tool that combines a Spreader and Cutter in one device
Murray County fire departments are testing SoyFoam, a PFAS-free foam made from soy flour and distributed by the state’s soybean research council
The Moores Mill Volunteer Fire Department has increased its number of volunteers and has more currently in training
Chicago Firefighter Jose Perez was paralyzed after another triathlete landed on his head during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon swim
Firefighters from Marine 4 pulled victims from the water near Hart Island while Marine 6 knocked down the blaze
Keene officials hoped a SAFER grant would fully cover hiring costs, but learned it will fund only 75% in year one
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
A social media post intended to praise a Warren fire crew has drawn backlash for insensitivity toward the homeowner
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
Are you looking to buy or simply drooling over the latest tech and features? There’s something for everyone on the exhibit hall floor
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Firefighters and FDNY’s robot dog located the sole victim’s remains in the rubble
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EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
Ashtabula received the third-largest grant nationwide and the maximum award for a municipality of its size
Lexington 911 operators used a manual method during the computer-aided system failures, which caused delays
The CommanDING Tech Challenge was designed to encourage the development of advanced incident command dashboards for first responders
Chesterfield FD’s PIO Steve Frischling faced two counts of “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims”
One patient had to be extricated from beneath a vehicle; both were transported to a medical center
Two members of the Evergreen Fire and Rescue Department used wooden sticks to help push the elk out of the water, while three others pulled the animal’s front legs
Redmond leaders visited Madison, Wis., last year to see an electric fire engine in use