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
A Blackman Fire Department firefighter was ejected and seriously injured in a crash while responding to a brush fire
Local ranchers serving as liaisons helped incoming fire crews navigate terrain and resources during large fires like the Cottonwood Peak Fire
FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center and deployed response teams and resources to Texas, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania
Kansas City Station 10 firefighters’ Facebook post goes viral ahead of a winter storm, poking fun at risky travel excuses, including nail appointments, while urging residents to stay off icy roads
Firefighters battled a blaze in a leasing office building at the Lakeview Apartment Complex in Gloucester Township
Reading firefighters were forced to withdraw from the home after personal belongings clogged hallways and rooms
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
A Newport News firefighter fell partially through the roof at a Phoebus fire, where crews rescued one person still inside
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
This new course shares tactical considerations from research that can be employed to minimize occupant and firefighter exposures
A pilot program will monitor the chemical levels in the blood of thousands of firefighters
Firefighters rigged ropes to raise the severely injured man 150-feet from where he was trapped
Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells
Drones helped firefighters find hotspots and at-risk structures during a 40-acre fire in Washington City
Lawrence firefighters faced a tricky scene after responding to a fisherman with a fractured ankle
Dixon firefighter committee decided to change from lemony yellow to red/gray for new type 1 engine
The Rockport Rotary Club gave the fire department a DJI thermal drone after seeing a privately owned drone used during a wildfire
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
If passed, the bill would allow state counties to charge a “fire protection fee” to help bridge the funding gap of additional paid staff