Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
The Massachusetts Association of Technical Rescue Specialists held its annual multi-agency training in Fall River on the USS Massachusetts
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
Firefighter Gary Dziekan says he pushed the gun aside as it went off, was wounded in the struggle, and fired back when the suspect came back
Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski said the firehouse renovation sends a message to firefighters that the city values them
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
The impact could be especially problematic near the Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon and Cerro Pelado fires
All five people involved were injured, but the first responders treated the other vehicle’s occupants
As catastrophic megafires have become commonplace throughout the West, state and federal agencies have pushed hard to bring prescribed fires back
The third and final training course in the series examines the results and tactical considerations from the single-family residential structure experiments
Officials said the fire merged last week with another blaze and has damaged or destroyed 172 homes and at least 116 structures
Members of the Syracuse Fire Department said the person was without a rope or a partner and became stuck about 80 feet up
The latest updates from attendees and exhibitors
Among Tom Herman’s 18 apparatus is one of two remaining trucks that responded to the 1937 aviation disaster
Don’t miss these offerings on the main exhibit hall floor and in Lucas Oil Stadium
The West Texas A&M University students developed the device during a mechanical engineering class focused on solving a real-world problem