Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Shelby Township firefighters used a newly acquired Cyanokit to save a man during a commercial structure fire
Wallingford firefighters faced heavy fire on the second floor of a home, pulled a dog to safety, and cleared a mayday after a firefighter rapidly exited via ladder
The Omaha Fire Department said authorities have repeatedly removed unauthorized people from the home
Maynard firefighters and police officers used drone footage to guide a swift water rescue, pulling Rufus from 28-degree waters in less than 10 minutes
Family, first responders and elected officials gathered in Camden to remember Howard Bennett, a 26-year veteran who died after falling through ice while working on Fire Boat 1
Norwich public works employees drove away fire apparatus after the city shut down Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1
Homeland Security officials warned Congress that a funding lapse could delay disaster relief reimbursements, disrupt cybersecurity response and training
A White Level firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a fire on Hickory Rock Road and later died at a hospital
Two Oswego County fire chiefs pulled a husband and wife from their smoke-filled house after they reentered to save their family pet
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
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, making it possible for resources from other states to assist crews with the McKinney Fire
Firefighters rescued people from flooded homes and saved people and dogs in a swift water rescue on the Gauley River
Dozens more firefighters are working the Chalk Mountain Fire; the Possum Kingdom Lake fire is largely contained
While there were no reports of injuries, the damage from the downpour and flooding was widespread
Nearly 3,000 firefighters are battling the Oak Fire, which has destroyed 41 homes and other buildings near the national park
The Colorado Legislature voted to buy the $24M aircraft, which will soon be able to vacuum up 1,000 gallons of water in 1 minute and drop it in 3 seconds
Already more than 530 wildfires have burned an area the size of Connecticut, and the usual worst of the fire season lays ahead
The Wichita Fire Department called in extra crews to keep firefighters from succumbing to heat exhaustion
Boston EMS transported five firefighters and evaluated four at the scene
Nearly 1,600 firefighters, 74 engines and 15 helicopters remain on scene