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
Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws
Governor Newsom vetoed the bill, citing collective bargaining and cost, while the union says parity is key to recruitment
Mayor Eric Adams will miss the FDNY memorial while traveling in Albania, drawing sharp criticism from the firefighters’ union
Official says preliminary findings show no intentional fire or pre-explosion at Judge Diane Goodstein’s home
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
A REACH medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” and crashed onto a Sacramento highway, trapping one crewmember
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
Leaders must ensure that the necessary counseling and recovery resources are available for their responders
As we examine our October LODDs, one by painful one, we must pause to consider how to prevent similar circumstances at our own departments
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
Preplanning is critical to identifying the unsafe living conditions in your area
PRODUCT NEWS
The full order includes a Pierce Volterra electric pumper and six additional Pierce apparatus, reinforcing Frederick County’s commitment to firefighter safety and sustainability
Aided by a collaborative transition with Halt Fire’s leadership, Reliant Fire Apparatus will strengthen service and support for fire departments throughout Michigan
First responders in all major markets now have access to dedicated 5G UW network capacity
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has equipped each member jurisdiction to quickly detect and identify over 5,000 chemical threats in the field
The Light Rescue Series includes the Light Rescue Spreader, Cutter and a Combi tool that combines a Spreader and Cutter in one device
The 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing.
MagneGrip’s Complete Clean Air Solutions combine exhaust capture and air purification systems to protect crews from diesel fumes, airborne toxins and viruses
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design