Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Hazmat teams were called to the scene, which Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said likely involved narcotics
Firefighters in Ridgefield and Glennville are mourning the loss of Firefighter Dionigi “Gino” Furano Jr.
Chief Joe Jardin claims Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ignored a call to support the ban and would not invite city council members to training on the fires
Hundreds of first responders participated in several small group and full-scale exercises at Willoughby South High School
North Cascades Smokejumper Bill Moody parachuted into Siberia once in a U.S.-Soviet exchange program
The Firefighters Cancer Collaborative is a partnership raising awareness of cancer and promoting steps to reduce the risk of exposure
Police say two Birmingham firefighters were shot in the chest and legs
Sergeant Justin Dodge was in front of a fire truck carrying Denver Nuggets players when the truck rolled over his leg
At least 4 patients were flown to hospitals from the I-70 crash near Highland
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