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
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
The Department of Lands is testing OroraTech’s thermal-imaging satellites for near-real-time fire alerts
A nickel-cadmium battery mixed into a 60-foot pile ilikely ignited a Springfield blaze, which took 4.5 million gallons of water and six hours to control
ProTeam Tactical Performance cut the ribbon inside the Fame Fire Co. firehouse, bringing sports-medicine-level care to firefighters, police and EMS
St. Paul Capt. Kyle Bode and Excelsior Firefighter Doug Foote walked nine days from Duluth to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial
The $285,000 2008 International tanker aims to cut response times and improve ISO ratings across Stephens County
Concord firefighters, the county bomb squad and the FBI drilled to refine resource use and response tactics for complex hazardous-materials events
Morgan County Commission approves paid position, salary, while incident command stays with volunteer departments
Review cites outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communication gaps that slowed warnings as the Eaton and Palisades fires killed over 30
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Available through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy, the course addresses fire control by establishing a basic understanding of fire science and fire dynamics
Former Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling says he has a new perspective on life after nearly drowning
Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan said his department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal have already seized about 35,000 pounds of illegal fireworks within the county this year
CAL FIRE: Firefighters suffered heat illness-related injuries amid strenuous conditions and treacherous terrain
Providence Firefighter Dan Rinaldi is one of 10 contestants on “The Great American Recipe”
So far, 62 of the Terre Haute Fire Department’s 150 firefighters are trained in swift water rescue, with classes ongoing
Family members believe Kyle Webber was trying to talk Alec Mulvihill down from a mental health crisis at the time of the shooting
Norwalk’s internal peer support team leader called a mental health nonprofit, which sent two therapists who worked with those who battled the blaze
San Bernadino firefighter-paramedics treated two people who were injured in the crash
Syracuse members used ladders, ropes and pulleys to complete the rescue in about an hour; AMR transported the men