Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
Trends show grassland and sagebrush fires are becoming much more common
The exact cause of the crash is unknown, but the helicopter fell out of the sky after an in-flight fire, killing a Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue captain and civilian
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is looking into the operations of a fire department that gets it’s named from the 1970s TV show “Emergency!”
“We lost everything we owned,” Spokane Valley Fire Department Captain Duane Hughes said after surveying the damage
Medics and a technical rescue team faced a worker who had fallen, and rebar had penetrated his torso
Firefighters from several FDs battled a fire involving buildings over 100 years old in the historic Covington square
Court rules that under state law, the city of Wickliffe should have held a competitive exam to fill the position
The state has experienced 600 wildfires in August alone during an unprecedented wildfire season
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
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
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