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
Body-worn camera footage shows fire erupting from a second-story window just before the roof gives way, briefly trapping a Christopher firefighter
Remotely activated and powered by solar energy, new firefighting water tanks let helicopters refill in under a minute, even during power outages
More than 2,700 first responders are set to compete in 38+ events, from basketball to CrossFit
Officials say the chemical warehouse was storing twice the amount of chemicals than had been disclosed
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
Prince George’s County firefighters get a usual animal-up-a-tree call
Video shows Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters entering a burning basement to save a trapped woman, using a Halligan bar to get her, and himself, out
The Kansas City Fire Department previously relied on on-the-job training from an FAO passed down to a firefighter
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
One firefighter hurt in the Fresno County wildfire remains hospitalized
Two women died in NorCal’s Mill Fire, now 55% contained, and two civilians were killed in SoCal’s Fairview Fire, just 5% contained
Travis County ESD No. 2 Chief Nick Perkins said “a large traffic light that has a directional arrow” communicates to drivers and the “scorpion tail” protects people
Mayo would develop “tactical” fitness routines for La Crosse firefighters using data from injury reports, ride-along observations and input from firefighters
Using an app that shares GPS coordinates, Deerfield firefighters were directed to the injured man’s location
“The folks out there are just taking a beating,” said LACoFD Deputy Chief Thomas Ewald, who said he expects more injuries due to the current conditions
The REV Fire Group Vector apparatus comes equipped with a battery with 327 kilowatt-hours and a low center of gravity
The Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool aims to financially support firefighters facing the 17 cancers that occur more frequently for those in the fire service
The state’s OES and military department partnership seeks to strengthen California’s ability to quickly respond to climate-driven disasters
Rescue crews face multiple challenges, including what to do if a person is uncooperative or if they attempt to jump from the stainless-steel net