Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City, where flames spread across multiple floors
The awards honor volunteers whose achievements in the fire service and community exemplify outstanding performance
A U.S. Coast Guard investigation found Newark firefighters searching for two missing colleagues aboard a burning cargo ship in 2023 never deployed available Pak-Tracker devices that could have helped locate them
D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a small first-floor apartment fire on Livingston Terrace and reminded the public not to block fire hydrants
A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood
Firefighter/EMTs with Sky Valley Fire administered CPR, oxygen therapy and naloxone to revive six dogs in critical condition
Fire Chief Jaime Moore said he is focused on future improvements, not assigning blame, after acknowledging that the official after-action report downplayed leadership failures
The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses
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
The Orange County Fire Authority plans to establish the facility near the fire-prone Trabuco Canyon
A second Fort Osage Fire Protection District member also was hurt when a brush truck became surrounded by heavy smoke and was destroyed
The vehicles are equipped with vital items, including medications, blood products, IV pumps, intubation equipment and ventilators
Newport Firefighter Bob Hug was on dialysis for more than six months before receiving a kidney donation from his colleague, Ryan Whaley
“Once-in-a-lifetime events are happening every summer. This is a different kind of exposure,” said researcher Keith Bein
Central Alexander crewmembers freed the driver, then removed the vehicle while maintaining the building’s structural integrity
Colton firefighters stabilized the car in the water and used a Jaws of Life tool to pull off a door; EMS providers transported both survivors to a trauma center
The remote-controlled Thermite Robot has two waterspouts that can pump 2,500 gpm, plus cameras and rough terrain wheels
Members can access crisis assistance plus resources for a variety of issues such as stress, family conflict, financial or legal concerns, addiction, grief and more
The Purdum Volunteer Fire Department’s Mike Moody suffered a medical emergency early at the Bovee Fire