Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
In one crash, a Cruise vehicle had a green light, entered an intersection, and struck by a fire truck responding to a call
Devastation is personal for Maui County firefighters who lost homes when the fire swept into Lahaina
A Fuller Hose Company volunteer was struck by a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed
Shamokin councilmembers suspended fire chief and Northumberland County Director of Public Safety Steve Jeffery after a 17-year-old FF was burned
Firefighters found three children unconscious inside one of two fires in Brooklyn
Yellowknife residents were given a noon deadline to leave the city as the fire grew six times larger overnight
Firefighters exercised caution while searching for a missing person at an abandoned building fire
Baltimore Firefighter John McMaster talks about being in the Stricker Street collapse that killed three firefighters
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