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
About 7% of Minneapolis firefighters are on PTSD leave while officials grapple with rising mental health and workers’ compensation costs
The Sandy Fire sent smoke over Simi Valley as crews raced calmer winds to protect homes and hold the flames back
Pawtuckett firefighters reached settlements with the city after suing for wrongful termination over discipline tied to alleged cannabis use
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
Eight first responders and mill workers remain hospitalized after a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber that killed a Morrill firefighter
A $10,866 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant will fund two-way headsets to improve communication for Greenville firefighters
The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications open from May 19 to June 22
The wildfire near the Capitan Mountains is challenging hundreds of firefighters battling rugged terrain and dangerous winds
Police said the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three men dead is being investigated as a hate crime, and both suspects are also dead
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
Urgency drives Congress to act before program expires
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
We MUST check the status of smoke alarms at vacation properties, sleepovers, hotels … anywhere and everywhere our kids stay
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
PRODUCT NEWS
MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
More than 60 departments across seven states share $135K and Kearney-area agencies receive $30,500 for gear
Super Vac and Command Light have named 30-year fire-service veteran Tom Houlihan as Northeast regional sales manager
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health