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
Body camera video shows a mother dropping her baby from a second-floor window as flames engulfed the Kalamazoo home
Funerals for both Newark firefighters will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The 38-year-old mural of the three members of Truck 58 had begun to fade and peel
Firefighters, salvage workers and a FDNY fire boat are working to extinguish the fire
The U.S. Forest Service and four historically Black colleges and universities have partnered for recruitment among students of color
Junk, debris and trash hindered FFs getting apparatus close to the building
Milford Engine 4 and Ladder 1 had just pulled out of their firehouse when the crash occurred
Anaheim leaders passed a budget that supports hiring more firefighters, police officers due to an increasing call volume
The East Hartford Fire Department will use the federal money for TICs, equipment and training
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