Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows Orange County firefighters rescuing an unresponsive woman from a Mission Viejo house fire
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
Greene County officials revealed internal issues ranging from missed training and pending criminal charges, which led to the sudden closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
Tucson firefighters on the roof escaped injury after an explosion caused the roof to collapse
After 230 days at a Colorado rehab hospital, Firefighter Justin Shaw is making major strides in recovery from a traumatic brain injury and multiple surgeries
Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
Months after the Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives, emerging evidence points to critical failures in decision-making and communication
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
Firefighter Ryan Warnock was helping to stabilize the vehicle for extrication when one of the occupants hit the gas, causing the car to shift
Kern County Captain Andrew Freeborn said the cost to use the service is offset by funds received from citations, which this year totaled $150,000
Officials expect “active to very active fire behavior” over the next several days
NYPD and FDNY divers pulled a boy and woman from the murky water and medics rendered aid, but the two patients died
“I don’t want to take a chance of busting a window on an airplane or hurting an aircraft for this,” a pilot said over radio to a dispatcher
The truck was lifted by the town’s rescue engine and the patient was freed within 10 minutes of the first responders’ arrival
After two LODDs at the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, firefighters William “Will” Pigeon and Andy Bozzo founded Tablet Command
CAL FIRE: More than 1,200 firefighters, 100 fire engines and 14 helicopters were sent to the Electra Fire, which was a threat to power infrastructure
The $18M Quick Response Force is on call to help three county’s crews for the second year in a row
Available through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy, the course addresses fire control by establishing a basic understanding of fire science and fire dynamics