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 wives and families of Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, Officer Paul Elmstrand and Officer Matt Ruge share how difficult the losses have been since their husbands were killed in the line of duty
While vacationing in Bermuda, a firefighter and a 911 dispatcher jumped into action to save a priest found unresponsive in shallow water
Hazleton City firefighters responded to a mannequin on fire, but it turned out to be Jessica Lockwood’s body wrapped in a tarp
Cameron Hamilton was removed as acting FEMA administrator just days after opposing efforts to dismantle the agency
“I’m ready to roll up my sleeves,” Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said about his new leadership position
A Yakima River rescue turned chaotic when Benton County firefighters and two rafters were swept downstream—while the $72,000 rescue boat sent to help sank in the current
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
Nearly all of the 16 federal workers cut from the 9/11 health program have been rehired after intense criticism forced the Trump administration to reverse course on controversial cuts
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
For the final round of the competition, Spokane Firefighter Andrew Hall created a 32-inch Walloon sword, a 16th century European blade with a distinctive hilt
The Duluth Fire Department issued a swimming warning for Lake Superior due to a high risk of rip currents after rescuing a woman who was pulled 200 yards from shore
The grant funding comes from the Tennessee Valley Authority and beer tax revenues
“We did everything we could,” fire spokesman Mitch Matlow said. “Sometimes it’s just not enough”
Rensselaer (N.Y.) Fire Chief Dallas Denny will be recognized for his recent actions to save five kids stranded in a river
Austin ranked fifth among metropolitan areas in the country most at risk of wildfires
“Until things settle down, we won’t know the extent of what’s burned,” fire spokesperson says of unpredictable blaze
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
“We’re out here and we’re doing the same thing that men are doing,” one firefighter said of the Yosemite Women’s Fire Internship
Ohio Task Force 1 rescue team members described the Surfside condo collapse scene as being “like a combat zone in a war movie” as they worked to find victims