Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Hazmat teams were called to the scene, which Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said likely involved narcotics
Under the revised policy, police and firefighters can retire at age 55 or with 25 years of service, whichever comes first
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Firefighter Jordan Melton was one of two FFs shot five days ago
Despite providing documentation for his accommodations, the N.C. Office of EMS denied Austin Freidt a paper exam and a reader
Trial began on July 17 for Leander Bissell in the hit-and-run death of Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick
2 FFs, an EMT and a tenant were injured in the multiple-alarm fire in Toms River
North Cascades Smokejumpers have a 30% washout rate among recruits due to the physical training
Firefighters found the man while fighting a fire on the top floor of the abandoned apartment building
Several firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while fighting the Woodland fire
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