Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
Pittsburgh first responders were carried by barge to Brunot Island after the plant’s reactor “catastrophically failed”
Deputies said the Ash Fork firefighter’s motives ranged from boredom to thrill-chasing
Bronny James, 18, was reported to be out of intensive care and in stable condition
Bowling Green firefighters battled the State Street fire for 6 hours
The bill presumes disabling or fatal infectious diseases were suffered in the line of duty as a result of injury due to uncapped needles
Residents reported an explosion in the Newark Housing Authority building that led to the collapse
A crash involving a Columbus fire engine left a driver dead and a FF injured after being bitten by a dog
A high-rise fire in Queens and a 4-alarm fire in the Bronx sent 13 firefighters to local hospitals
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