Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
ChatGPT said:Firefighters battling a Longview house fire were blocked by a hostile resident who retreated into the smoke-filled home, prompting a police response and mental health crisis team callout.
The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief
The firefighter was hurt while operating at a two-story house in the Arlington Heights neighborhood
Firefighters from Carl Junction and Joplin reported skin irritation after a caustic liquid melted parts of their boots while attacking a fire west of Joplin
Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs
Two departments will be honored at Fire–Rescue Med for creative EMS approaches to cardiac emergencies and sudden cardiac arrest with Heart Safe Community Awards
A decision to ban Dearborn fire trucks from a deputy chief’s retirement party adds to a history of clashes between Fire Chief Joseph Murray and firefighters’ union leaders
New FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says low EMS pay is hurting recruitment and retention as medical calls make up the majority of the department’s workload
A proposal to add civilian ambulance drivers to Lockport’s fire-based EMS system ignited a public dispute over overtime, staffing models and accountability
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
Dayton leaders say firefighting is hazardous but want to be sure claims have medical evidence; union officials say attempts to deny claims are unconscionable
“My father, Christopher Roy, was the best father I could have asked for,” his daughter wrote in her victim impact statement
Fire officials said the family did the right thing by standing on the shore and calling 911 instead of going in themselves
Captain Walter Swenson is serving time and was recently terminated
The money will go towards tools, truck repairs and communication devices
The Central County Fire & Rescue vehicle’s decor was inspired by fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz
Three Oakland firefighters were injured, transported to a hospital and released later that day
The 21-year-old had a medical emergency at the New York State Academy of Fire Science; his parents expressed gratitude for support but say they still want justice
A window also was smashed at Plainville Fire District Station 2; an investigation is under way
KCFD Pumper 19 was responding to a call with its lights and siren on when it collided with a Honda CRV and crashed into a building, killing 3 people