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
Video shows the moment a crash sent one vehicle into the path of a Phoenix fire engine
Critics complain fire officials are overlooking Phos-Chek’s ecological risks when using it to fight wildfires
Firefighters and police officers nearing the 20-year mark will be able to retire early with a reduced pension
Firefighters were working at the scene of a car fire on Interstate 285 at the time of the crash
20 people were treated on the scene, and 14 transported to area hospitals after car crashed into a Laconia restaurant
Noble Township Assistant Chief Jarod Kammeyer was hospitalized twice after contracting COVID-19 during a standby
The firefighter, a man in his 30s, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition
A mural honoring the 19 firefighters killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire was unveiled to mark the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy
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