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
Waterbury firefighters say they were met with unusual conditions and a disturbing scene while rescuing a man held captive in a locked, fire-damaged room within a home
Amid storm damage and power outages, Tri-Township firefighters used Facebook to keep residents informed, coordinate wellness checks and manage emergency calls
An illegally parked SUV blocked Ladder 25’s firehouse exit, forcing firefighters to use car dollies to move it
Greene County officials shut down the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing investigation into undisclosed claims
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles
The IAFC has formed a task force to ensure fire and EMS agencies have a voice in the future of emergency response and disaster preparedness
- Fire Captain Joe Hunter and Fire Lieutenant Chrissy Sarnowsky bring their firefighting skills and resilience to the latest season of CBS’s ‘Survivor.’
A plan to centralize federal firefighting under the Interior Department is raising alarms over weakened wildfire response, higher risks and rising costs
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
Crews with the Boston Fire Department and nearby departments used thousands of feet of hoses to pump water to the Suffolk Downs scene
Heroes Comfort will cover all costs for those agencies that get dogs
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
Multiple explosions occurred after firefighters arrived, and approximately 30 tanker trucks shuttled water to the scene due to the lack of hydrants in the area
Forecasters issued warnings for southern Nevada through parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado
The legislation was created in response to a firefighter breaking the rules after waiting for an ambulance then transporting a child with burns in a fire truck
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
The Rosenbauer engine is now at its home station, Fire Station 82 in Hollywood
The top tandem team, which had taken a break from training to help with war efforts, has traveled to Florida for the competition among elite firefighter athletes