Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
Newark’s mayor and union president give differing views on staffing at the cargo ship fire during the ceremony for the newest firefighters
Memphis Lieutenant Jeffrey Norman died after becoming trapped while fighting a house fire
Fire was showing from the roof of an American International College building in Springfield when firefighters arrived
Two Glynn County industries each gave $15k after plant fires caused evacuation orders and significant damage
The 2023 Mercedes Benz EQE350+ electric vehicle wasn’t being charged when it began to burn
The LeRoy Fire Department had tried to sell the engine for a year but realized it held more value as a blocker on the interstate
Over 200 fires have been reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission from 39 states over two years
SIM-IA has been visiting cities on the RAGBRAI route to offer EMS training through clinical scenarios
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