Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
San Jose firefighters who stopped at the Pink Noodle said they could not recall going to a bikini bar afterwards
Termination of Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Joel Medina follows two earlier no-confidence votes from the union
Officials in Maui County say 271 structures were damaged or destroyed, and dozens of people have been injured
Occupants from 300 apartments, 95 townhomes in Cedar Park were evacuated as the fire spread into the complex
A neighbor held the worker up as best as he could until Lakeside firefighters arrived
Black Jack firefighters were responding to a fire when a car pulled out in front of them
Strong winds have pushed the fire into Lahaina in Maui County, burning several structures
One worker at the Sherwin-Williams plant in Garland was injured in an explosion
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