Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Body camera video shows a mother dropping her baby from a second-floor window as flames engulfed the Kalamazoo home
The Chico Fire Department will receive over $348K to purchase a cancer screening program and Tablet Command software
A Clovis Fire Department vehicle was responding to a call with lights and siren activated when a man stepped into the roadway
Plaistow FFs found the man face down between a mounted scissor lift and concrete floor with his entire upper body under the lift
It took firefighters in Crandon nearly three and a half hours to safely secure and rescue eight riders near the top of the loop
Frederick County Recruit Firefighter Ian T. Strickler suffered a medical emergency
Two Newark firefighters have died after becoming lost while fighting a fire involving several vehicles on a cargo ship
Remembering our brother and sister firefighters who died from coronavirus
South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters faced one house fully engulfed and another nearly fully engulfed when they arrived
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