Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of a firefighter over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use
Durham firefighters pulled a victim and two dogs from a burning home, giving one dog oxygen in a video that’s garnered 1,000+ reactions
Damaged containers of hair and nail products ignited a toxic blaze, drawing firefighters, hazmat teams and precautionary evacuations in Yonkers
The fast-moving 6-5 Fire scorched more than 4,000 acres, forcing evacuations in the Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp
A blaze at North Howard Street and West Fayette Street leveled one building, damaged two others and halted nearby light-rail service
Veteran wildland firefighters say the unprecedented raid at the Bear Gulch fire undermined trust on the fire line, raising fears that crews could face immigration checks while battling active blazes
When Kristin Marino wed at the Plaza Hotel, FDNY firefighters from her late father’s Rescue Company 1 stood in his place
Nine McKinney firefighters were hospitalized with injuries from smoke inhalation and overexertion
A Ellerbe firefighter was shot in the leg when crews arrived at a property for a fire alarm call
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
State grant funding has been awarded to counties statewide and the city of New York for improving communications operability
The decision was spurred by a “changing landscape” and more calls that increase the possibility of Portland FFs being involved with aggressive patients and bystanders
Chief Andrew Morgan swapped his Battalion 22 vehicle for a high-axle truck typically used to battle brush fires
A vehicle hit two fire trucks and then a lieutenant with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Squad 65 who was on foot
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
Dozens of responders and supporters gathered to rally against Orange County’s pending vaccine deadline
The county came to a $6.9 million agreement with New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to join the Statewide Digital Trunked Radio
Register AEDs through the PulsePoint AED app and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card or $5,000 of AEDs for your community
The City of Seminole received the $782,727 FEMA grant on July 30, and the county is required to contribute 10% for a total of $861,001
Firefighter Adam Hudson with the High Springs Fire Department used some new rope rescue gear to help the four-legged patient