Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Danielson officials and firefighters say they are aligned on improving communication, staffing and safety within the fire department
Body camera video shows a mother dropping her baby from a second-floor window as flames engulfed the Kalamazoo home
Neighboring departments have responded dozens of times to emergencies in Harvey since budget cuts reduced staffing during an ongoing fiscal crisis
Mayor Jacob Frey selected the former Oakland and Hartford fire chief to lead a department facing staffing strain and firefighter trauma
Organizers said that in recognition of the 25th memorial, they are aiming to make the 2026 event the largest and most attended in its history
Hazmat teams were called to the scene, which Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said likely involved narcotics
The federal grant will help add eight firefighter-EMTs, but Somers officials remain divided over how to cover future matching costs
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
The $150,000 contribution will keep early detection screenings moving after federal funding cuts put the firefighter wellness program at risk
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
How have some members strayed so far from our basic duty to care for our citizens?
The NBC docuseries follows units in Los Angeles County, highlighting the positivity of the profession but also a problematic safety issue
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
PRODUCT NEWS
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality
ImageTrend’s listing confirms that its test environment is compliant with NIST 800-53
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
Marking back-to-back recognition, this year’s honor underscores First Due’s leadership in artificial intelligence for public safety
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026
The new 23,000-square-foot headquarters in Wellford, and expanded service center in Dillon, strengthen Spartan Fire’s statewide service network and commitment to customer support
The XplorIR devices will be deployed at installations within the United States and overseas
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
Instructors and speakers have until Nov. 2, 2025, to submit their proposals
The new entity is dedicated to advancing autonomous fire prevention solutions