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
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s Bureau of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion faces major cutbacks as Mayor Karen Bass proposes folding it into another division amid political pressure and budget cuts
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
Mesa Fire and Medical is preparing to spend $162 million next year as it handles nearly 200 daily calls, with 84% tied to medical emergencies
Commendations and unit citations were awarded to Decatur firefighters for their rescues during a February apartment fire
Winston-Salem officials say cutting sick and vacation days could help fund more competitive salaries
With fewer recruits and rising retirements, departments like East Hartford are turning to costly overtime and mutual aid to cover growing staffing gaps
Chicago police have charged a man with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in connection with the trash fire that killed Capt. David Meyer
Three members of an ARCH Air Medical Service crew were injured when their medical helicopter crashed while taking off from a Hartford fire station
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
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While no fire department is ever fully prepared for such extreme conditions, we must constantly review and practice our response efforts
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
How have some members strayed so far from our basic duty to care for our citizens?
PRODUCT NEWS
Madison’s new Engine 8 was first on the scene of an apartment fire
The City of Madison solidifies its leadership in environmental sustainability and fire service innovation by receiving the first Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper production unit ordered, which is now in service
A Texas A&M grant, donations and a trade-in helped Rockdale firefighters with their latest apparatus purchase
Bureau of Fire Investigation for largest fire department in the US will leverage NICE technology to investigate and bring cases involving suspicious fires to resolution faster
Redmond’s new electric fire engine, originally priced at $2.4 million, will cost the city just $264,600, thanks to funding from grants and donations
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Follow these tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information