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
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
Engineer/EMT Wilbert Hayes went under while swimming with his family in Lake Michigan
Honey Grove Firefighters Evan Brown was ejected from his pickup while responding to a call
A worker in Durham was hit by a piece of equipment and left hanging 150 feet about the ground
Newark firefighters were responding to a fire when their fire engine collided with a car and overturned.
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh spoke to the Consumer Product Safety Commission urging new safety standards
Kansas City First Deputy Fire Chief Jack Andrade has been a focus in recent years of leadership failures presented by the firefighters’ union
The San Francisco Fire Department has a unique way of training new tiller operators
The St. Tammany Fire Protection District pilot program will use a behavioral health center specialist for crisis calls
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