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Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
After-action reports one year after the Palisades and Eaton fires point to staffing, coordination and evacuation gaps, driving changes to improve future wildfire response
FDNY officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Wilmington firefighters boarded the Liberia-flagged Chiquita Voyager to evacuate crew and battle an engine room fire
Fire departments across eastern Onondaga and western Madison counties are adjusting response plans as a major water main break raises concerns about hydrant reliability and potential water shortages
Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Captain Brody Fields rescued two residents from a burning home and used a garden hose to slow the fire
West Haven police officers and West Shore firefighters rescued a driver after a crash sent a vehicle into the Long Island Sound
Firefighters scored major victories at both the state and federal levels last week, with New Hampshire approving $5 million for statewide cancer and heart disease screenings
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Kailee Horvath, who is also a nursing student, will compete for the title of Miss USA
The La Pine Professional Firefighters Association Local 3387 is taking issue with Pine Rural Fire Protection District Chief Michael Supkis
The Pierce Volterra Pumper is the first electric fire engine in active service in North America
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York estimates that about $100 million more in EMS costs could be recovered
“I saw a dark spot which looked like a road,” said Jim Carr, Sevier County Fire Department’s maintenance chief
Researchers focused on the effects of lighting color, intensity, modulation and flash rate on drivers’ behavior while approaching and passing incidents at night
Conditions are reportedly similar to those in 2016 when wildfires ravaged Gatlinburg, killing 14 people and damaging or destroying about 2,500 buildings
“While the desire to help is understandable, this type of action is extremely dangerous,” the LAFD wrote in a news release