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
Massena Fire Chief Pat O’Brien said one of the explosions was related to an oxygen cylinder
The Columbus Fire Dept. avoided greater damage thanks to FFs doing work on a firehouse upgrade
The 84-year-old New Haven FF died of a heart attack at home the morning after the fire
The Vermillion firefighter was found unresponsive at home after already being treated for being unresponsive during a training
The firefighter reportedly fell into the basement while fighting a house fire in Leonardtown
Mayor Eric Adams hopes the stations will give delivery workers a safer way to charge lithium-ion batteries
Officials are determining how to remove several train cars from the river after a bridge collapse in Montana
A fire department tiller carried mascots from professional Philadelphia sports teams over the repaired section of I-95
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