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
Inspired to support firefighters, Industrial Steel Treating purchased a drone is covering the cost to have Jackson firefighters become licensed drone pilots
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Two Southington High School students were arrested after setting a laptop on fire, prompting criminal charges and raising concerns about the viral trend’s growing risks in schools
Trainee firefighters from across the Midwest gathered in Danville to battle controlled burns in a vacant house, offering a realistic, hands-on test of their fireground skills
Firefighters are now able to enroll and contribute to the ongoing cancer studies
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino was sentenced to prison for running a bribery scheme that fast-tracked building inspections
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
Ashley Shapiro is bringing back a modern version of the capital city’s unique fire hook and donating them to the Hartford FD
Fresno firefighters cut through metal bars blocking windows to pull a man and a woman to safety
The two-door Fire Command Bronco recalls the “half-cab” Broncos used by rural fire departments decades ago
Critics say Chief Deputy Fred Mathis could have exposed witnesses to retaliation; the FD says it has since revoked his access
The Mesa (Ariz.) Fire Department will receive the Vector, which reportedly has the industry’s longest electric pumping duration
Two Colo. firefighter-paramedics in the rig were unhurt, but police say the incident could have been much worse
Wittman Enterprises will bill for EMS calls; Fire Recovery USA will bill for fires, vehicle accidents, special rescues and hazardous materials calls
A federal judge ruled that both have “unique firsthand, non-repetitive knowledge” relevant to a lawsuit brought by Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, alleging that deputies shared the images
Seven Allentown supervisors and dispatchers who say they were fired for reporting mismanagement also allege other types of misconduct
The move would add about $1.5M a year to the Modesto department’s budget; Chief Alan Ernst said it would help the agency maintain its level of service