Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
City employees filled Centre Square as the Easton flag was dropped to half-staff—one day for each of Weidner’s 33 years
Deliberations begin in a wrongful death case alleging Rock Falls chiefs showed willful, wanton disregard in the 2021 fire that killed Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
FDNY members honored Firefighter Patrick Brady with a dignified transfer after his death from cardiac arrest at a Brooklyn fire
The Pack Fire near California’s Nevada border has damaged at least 15 structures, closed part of Highway 395
Caughey was presented the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award at the IAFC’s Symposium in the Sun conference
The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department found the lieutenant guilty on three policy charges, including conduct unbecoming and social media violation
Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1
The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume
Orlando’s new contract includes 10% COLA this year and protects 48-hour schedules despite the city’s push for 42-hour cap
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The third and final training course in the series examines the results and tactical considerations from the single-family residential structure experiments
Officials said the fire merged last week with another blaze and has damaged or destroyed 172 homes and at least 116 structures
Members of the Syracuse Fire Department said the person was without a rope or a partner and became stuck about 80 feet up
The latest updates from attendees and exhibitors
Among Tom Herman’s 18 apparatus is one of two remaining trucks that responded to the 1937 aviation disaster
Don’t miss these offerings on the main exhibit hall floor and in Lucas Oil Stadium
The West Texas A&M University students developed the device during a mechanical engineering class focused on solving a real-world problem
Firefighters are bracing for more high winds as a half-dozen large wildfires burn across the Southwest
The award recognizes agencies that have demonstrated creative approaches to improving therapies for patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and sudden cardiac arrest
In November, the Mattoon Fire Department won a legal challenge that forced the city to reinstate the service which had been removed to save money