Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Retired Kalispell firefighter Alan “Gus” Gustafson has spent decades preserving artifacts, including a 1925 American LaFrance pumper he once rode
Maui police showed BWC footage of the day a deadly wildfire spread into Lahaina
The Montville firefighters union president says data on staffing, overtime, mutual aid requests can show the need to hire more firefighters
Winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour pushed the Highland Fire through part of Riverside County
First responders and a bomb squad responded to a Janesville Goodwill after employees discovered the explosives, ammunition inside a donation
Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington came up through the ranks during his 24 years with the department
A coordinated effort involving several departments saved a construction worker pinned by a foundation collapse
Collapse
Firefighters and a patient fell to the ground when the roof of the Burlington structure collapsed
Los Banos firefighters stayed with Karen Garcia’s children, fixing them breakfast and getting them ready for school after their mother was taken to the hospital
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