Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Anticipated retirements and a limited pool of paramedic-certified firefighter candidates are pushing Stow officials to expand the city’s hiring list
Murrysville and Oklahoma EMS providers staffed rehab stations for North Apollo fire crews
The hole was very unstable, said Greene County Ambulance Service, which worked with crews from the Eutaw and Tuscaloosa fire departments
Deputy Chief Michael Gala sees “too much hurt, too much embarrassment and too much humiliation” for the commissioner to lead peacemaking
Fire and police boats would be exempt from maritime regulations, but their operators would have to exercise regard for safety
“It is a relief to finally have justice,” said Oren Barzilay, president of FDNY EMS Local 2507
San Jose Chief Robert Sapien said Engine 4’s fire truck went to the Pink Poodle to drop off a male passenger, then encountered the dancer seen in the 2022 video
The robotics team had been training downtown and responded about 15 minutes after the first distress call, said Commissioner Laura Kavanagh
Are you looking to buy or simply drooling over the latest tech and features? There’s something for everyone on the exhibit hall floor
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will commemorate the 25th year since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Demonstrates the Future of Fire Apparatus Innovation at FDIC International 2026
Pierce Manufacturing demonstrated how fire apparatus innovation, connected technologies and evolving manufacturing advancements are driving the future of the fire service
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
When departments plan a new station or renovate an existing facility, airflow planning and exhaust removal system layout should be considered early in the design process
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
Cross-country tour features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service