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
Chicago mother accused of fatally stabbing 4-year-old, injuring 2 other children says they were “possessed”
Campbell, also assistant fire chief with Chesapeake-Union Township VFD, died while on duty at Chesapeake EMS Station 3
The Enhancing First Response Act would recognize dispatchers’ lifesaving role and improve emergency communications infrastructure
After reporting on smoke-linked illnesses and pressure from lawmakers, the agency will stock and provide N95s for light use, while still barring masks during arduous work
Firefighter/Equipment Operator J. Hank Hester collapsed during suppression repair and hazardous tree removal at the Dragon Bravo Fire
The Warren Township firefighter suffered a cardiac event at home and died, less than a day after a training session
Ceremonies at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville honor nearly 3,000 victims as volunteers nationwide mark the 24th 9/11 anniversary with day-of-service projects
NYC’s pause on $850K Stabilization Fund payments has unions covering medical benefits for widows and children of 9/11 first responders
South Lockport Fire Company flags 9/11-linked cancer risks, providing coverage and stressing screening and decontamination to curb PFAS and smoke exposure
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
After purchasing the 1990 Pierce 55-foot aerial ladder fire truck “just for fun,” Dave Sires decided to donate it to the Traer Fire Department
Video shows open apparatus compartments after thieves made off with nearly $25K worth of equipment from Whatcom County District 16’s Station 86
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones reported that 10 people were injured, and three were transported to a hospital
In one suit, the widow and children of firefighter Tory Carlon say that the gunman’s “dangerous conduct” was known to fire officials for years
Judy Holland, the mother of Tami Knight, is suing the Kansas City Fire Department, the employee whom she says drove the truck, and the city
“Grant funding like this — particularly from the state — is needed to keep current with equipment,” said Gardner Fire Chief Greg Lagoy
Nearly every fire department in the Commonwealth was awarded a grant to purchase equipment ranging from coats and helmets to TICs and hoses
The Build Back Better and High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive acts include public housing upgrades and a fire sprinkler tax incentive
With the purchase, the city’s paid and volunteer FDs will all be on the same mobile communications system and able to communicate with mutual-aid units
Each vehicle carries an EMT and basic life support equipment