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
A fire department tiller carried mascots from professional Philadelphia sports teams over the repaired section of I-95
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Two firefighters were injured when a large door came off its hinges during a fire in Alachua County
Lexington firefighters made two separate rescues during a set fire
Weatherford Station 4 firefighters find fun competition among other local pickleball teams
St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons championed legislation about cancer, assisting injured firefighters and dealing with PTSD
See how Miami-Dade, San Diego and other departments use social media to increase public awareness about lithium-ion battery fire dangers
The payout will settle lawsuits against 3M regarding PFAS in public drinking water systems
The Rockford firefighter had a THC concentration above the legal limit
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
The 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will commemorate the 25th year since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Demonstrates the Future of Fire Apparatus Innovation at FDIC International 2026
Pierce Manufacturing demonstrated how fire apparatus innovation, connected technologies and evolving manufacturing advancements are driving the future of the fire service
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