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
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ends the $100,000 sign-off requirement imposed by predecessor, aiming to ease FEMA bottlenecks and speed recovery aid
The Grapevine City Council is set to consider buying a squad vehicle for the fire department, a move city leaders say fits rising EMS demand but firefighters argue could weaken fire response
Trident Seafoods claims Tacoma firefighters mishandled a 2023 vessel fire, allowing it to spread and destroy a $185 million ship
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
A Massachusetts Firefighting Academy staff member suffered serious injuries after falling from the burn building at the agency’s Stow campus while preparing for recruit training
The NFFF will honor fallen firefighters and mark the approaching 25th anniversary of 9/11 with special events at FDIC
A fast-moving fire tore through a Kimberly-Clark facility in Ontario, collapsing part of the roof and triggering an operational retreat
Palmerdale Fire District joins the Retirement Systems of Alabama in a $1M effort to boost recruitment, retain staff and give firefighters the financial security long out of reach
Guemes Island Fire Department helped recover at least 20 dead canines, many skinned and bound, as authorities investigate the disturbing discoveries along Skagit County shores
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
PRODUCT NEWS
MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Super Vac and Command Light have named 30-year fire-service veteran Tom Houlihan as Northeast regional sales manager
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health