Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Mesa officials say ordering the apparatus now will help avoid years-long delays, replace aging units on schedule and save nearly $1 million
Coral Springs public safety service members have turned to therapy, peer counseling and charity work
Mercy Flight EMS providers transported the injured child to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo
Dozens of police, fire and EMS vehicles have responded, and a unified command post has been established on campus
“The eagle was officially grounded for the second time in one night,” wrote the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in an apparent reference to the Eagles’ Super Bowl loss earlier that night
“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
Five hours after the initial call, the man started to run along the railing and attempted to jump over the bridge’s edge
A juror said that most of panel wanted to convict Anthony Spada, who remains on leave from the Walla Walla department
The chiefs Laura Kavanagh demoted had several complaints against them and refused to follow her orders, according to a source
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 department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands
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