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
Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont
Investigative report looks at how two Newark firefighters were rescued during the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire
Two people had to be extricated from the car after both vehicles crashed into a Long Beach restaurant
USAR TF-8’s cattle dog, Staffordshire bull terrier mix works to rescue live victims
West Deer Township residents approved a fire tax change from flat fee to millage rate
A brush fire quickly extended into the cockloft of the Alameda County convenience store
Voters in Auburn approved funding that would relocate a ladder truck and provide decontamination and training space
First responders, hazmat teams investigated suspicious envelopes at four sites across two counties
A Victorious Care Ambulance crew and a pickup truck driver were killed in a head-on crash
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
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
When departments plan a new station or renovate an existing facility, airflow planning and exhaust removal system layout should be considered early in the design process
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
Cross-country tour features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization
The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability