Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A man set Tesla chargers on fire at a North Charleston mall, spray-painted political messages and accidentally ignited his own clothes before fleeing
These Memorial Day facts highlight how the holiday blends solemn remembrance with modern summer traditions.
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
After a terror bombing in Palm Springs, Deputy Fire Chief Greg Lyle risked collapse to restore power, not knowing one of the embryos belonged to a member of his crew
A Brooklyn man died after falling from a second-floor window during a rescue above a Sunset Park deli fire
Hutchinson firefighters cut locks and doors to enter several compartments of the storage unit, finding one person dead inside
More than 3,600 San Diego buildings are overdue for fire inspections, with many lacking any inspection record at all
SAFER and FP&S grant programs will fund new hires, fire prevention campaigns and firefighter health research for FY 2024
The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
FirstNet
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
Multiple agencies responded to the wreck and uninjured drivers were taken to the Pendleton Convention Center
Firefighter Richard Schuller of the Highland Hose Company got both of his feet caught, but fellow crewmembers were able to free him
The families of Porterville’s Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones allege negligence, wrongful death and strict products liability design defect
The institute asks first responders to report incidents and plans to analyze the data
The Maryland Heights Fire Protection District rescued two teenagers who fell through the ice near the department’s water rescue training drill
The kit includes information on building FSRI’s Hose Stream Prop and a variety of lessons
Sandy Springs firefighter crews and AMR paramedics used a rope system to extricate the driver who was trapped in the vehicle