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
SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus
Three members of an ARCH Air Medical Service crew were injured when their medical helicopter crashed while taking off from a Hartford fire station
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Ann Arbor’s new firehouse will be named after Firefighter Mindy Kerr, honoring her legacy as a pioneer while embracing sustainable design
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
California is the first state to own two C-130 Hercules cargo planes outfitted for wildland firefighting
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
A veteran Chicago firefighter died after a garage collapse during a fire, later ruled as human-caused
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires
PRODUCT NEWS
Since its founding in 2016, First Due has delivered a comprehensive, true-cloud platform designed to meet the critical needs of first responders
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Foster and three others established Spartan Motors and built their first chassis in 1975
Leaving long-lasting legacy in the fire industry
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
Booth will highlight advanced electrification, safety, and connected solutions to support the next generation of firefighting
Ogdensburg officials hope being awarded AFG funding will allow them to purchase a mini-pumper to reduce wear on older apparatus
Nashville Fire Department enhances nighttime operations with portable scene lighting
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection