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
President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
The other vehicle crossed the centerline and struck the Timber Mesa ambulance head-on near Show Low
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
Toledo Fire & Rescue put all firehouses on precautionary lockdown amid backlash to a firefighter’s post about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Lafayette, Witmer and Upper Leacock plan to share crews to ease the volunteer crunch, but the compact is paused for township review
KCFD faces a record $1.3M discrimination settlement, a bitter fight over firefighter Dominic Biscari’s fatal 2021 crash discipline, and scrutiny after two line-of-duty deaths
Veteran firefighters with nearly 300 years of combined service to swap stories, honor past fires and stay connected to today’s department
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
PRODUCT NEWS
The Central County Fire & Rescue vehicle’s decor was inspired by fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz
Three Oakland firefighters were injured, transported to a hospital and released later that day
The 21-year-old had a medical emergency at the New York State Academy of Fire Science; his parents expressed gratitude for support but say they still want justice
A window also was smashed at Plainville Fire District Station 2; an investigation is under way
KCFD Pumper 19 was responding to a call with its lights and siren on when it collided with a Honda CRV and crashed into a building, killing 3 people
The suit against the apartment complex, its management companies and Atmos Energy claims negligence led to the explosion
Enterprise Control Systems says its products will improve situational awareness and collaboration among services
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
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