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
Public backlash and political pressure led the city’s workers’ comp provider to reverse course and approve care for a Fort Worth firefighter severely injured in a collapse
Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves
Attorneys for Norwich and Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 agreed to mediation, delaying a hearing over the city’s seizure of the volunteer department’s fire trucks and equipment
A weeklong Crisis Intervention Team course in Elkhart County trained 26 first responders in de-escalation, suicide prevention and responding to behavioral health emergencies
Firefighters from Black Jack and Florissant Valley quickly knocked down heavy flames
A Raleigh firefighter and Green Party Senate candidate faces multiple charges after a confrontation with Capitol police during a Senate hearing left several officers injured
President Donald Trump announced he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement and agency operations
Firefighters from multiple departments are battling a five-alarm fire at a six-story warehouse near Miami Gardens
Volunteer fire departments across New York are pushing for legislation that could allow stipends of up to $12,000 a year as recruitment and retention struggles deepen
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
10 new Type 6 fire engines will replace older rigs in Humboldt and Mendocino counties
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One requested additional specialized help to complete the rope rescue
Recent violent events have pushed Wake County officials to buy additional protection for first responders
Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold said the grant will allow for the replacement of all of their SCBA
A bit of miscommunication for Portage firefighters ended in a unique rescue
The Kanas City Fire Department has found its recent drone use to be effective in giving firefighters real-time information
Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit recently completed search and rescue training with two new drones
Two Glynn County industries each gave $15k after plant fires caused evacuation orders and significant damage
