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
Firefighters arrived and saw fire on the sixth-floor that also caused a fire on the third-floor
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the World Trade Center Health Program “is facing massive cuts in just a few years.”
First responders in Lowndes County were on the scene of a crash when the car went flying up the ramp of the tow truck
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld said James Muller would come to work prepared to give 110%
Rescuers worked for hours removing Quanishia White-Berry’s left leg above the knee
Increased cost to taxpayers is latest trouble for the DeKalb County training center – the site of violent protests and the fatal shooting of an environmental activist in recent months
Mark Knepp was a Hall County firefighter for 29 years and a U.S. Air Force veteran
The Lebanon Fire District may have to delay future fire investigations after many of their tools were stolen from a trailer
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