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
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
Firefighters, EMS crews and police officers connected with Warren County families, highlighting the training and teamwork behind public safety
The new Hubbard Main Street bridge marks the city’s first tribute to local first responders, with officials praising their courage and commitment
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
Covering 4,000 properties this year, the Southern Marin Fire District finished inspections across new state-designated fire severity zones
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The roof of the Gwinnett County office building collapsed, forcing firefighters inside to evacuate
Following a nationwide search, Bass selected Deputy Chief Jaime Moore to lead a department under scrutiny for its wildfire response
The Maryland congresswoman’s FLAME and RESCUE Acts would repay departments for travel costs lost during the NFA’s shutdown under federal spending cuts
First responders from Southgate and neighboring agencies evacuated residents amid heavy flames at American House
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The local union president says members are disheartened by getting lower pay increases than their boss and the police
USFS officials have approved the use of Perimeter Solutions’ fire retardant as a wildland fire preventative measure that can last for months
The reversal came during a raucous meeting as firefighters, town residents and elected officials shouted over one another, bitterly divided over the confirmation
At the Women in Fire 2021 International Conference, 129 female firefighters were measured as part of research into creating uniforms made for women
2 women were severely injured when their single-engine Cessna Skyhawk crashed in Miramar, Fla.
Michelle Khare documented her experience with South Metro Fire Rescue in a video that reached 1 million views in just over a week
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