Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Records show Charlotte used mostly taxpayer-funded accounts to pay legal fees and settlements tied to race discrimination claims
Five Montgomery firefighters were burned, two critically, while searching for people trapped in a house fire in May
The concrete lid he was standing on crumbled sending the youngster 20-feet down into the water
Joe Kerr served with the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Fire Department for over 30 years
Scott Campbell is the second San Jose firefighter to become a league referee, taking Bill Leavy’s old number, 217
After a fire killed two construction workers, state and local officials look at the challenges and hazards construction sites possess
Firefighters found the children in a back bedroom during a search
West Pierce Fire Rescue Captain Chris Pfaff called 911 after noticing the fire and began knocking on doors
“We were expecting the worst but no one’s injured,” Police Chief James White said
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