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
The Coeur d’Alene community is grieving and shaken after the deadly ambush that killed two firefighters, leaving residents grappling with shock, fear, and outrage
FDNY Ceremonial Unit leader Lt. Joseph LaPointe, who has guided hundreds of funerals and every Ground Zero anniversary since 2001, is stepping down after 35 years of service
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
More than 500 people scaled 2,200 steps at Truist Park’s Patriot Day Stair Climb, to honor fallen firefighters and raise money for Georgia firefighters and their families
After federal agents detained two workers at the Bear Gulch wildfire, Commissioner Wayne Fournier advances an ordinance to bar uncoordinated arrests and safeguard first responders on fire lines
An early-morning blaze leveled the 19th-century landmark in Gilford and scorched two acres of woodland
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
With volunteer firefighter numbers declining as emergency calls rise, the Ohio Fire Academy has unveiled a new online portal to connect residents with local departments
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
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