Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
SIM-IA has been visiting cities on the RAGBRAI route to offer EMS training through clinical scenarios
Firefighters from three departments were able to train inside several of Lynnewood Hall’s rooms
Buffalo firefighters faced a burning fire engine inside the department’s apparatus shop
LAFD firefighters had to extricate three people from the car after it crashed into the camp
Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton was remembered as a great up-and-coming firefighter with a big personality
Four firefighters are among those injured after a 180-foot construction crane boom plunged 45 stories to the Midtown Manhattan streets below
The FedEx driver stopped at the fiery crash along Interstate 15 in San Diego to see what he could do
Newport News firefighters were called on for their ladder truck to rescue “Ledge Cat”
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