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 former Waterbury lieutenant, dismissed over medical marijuana use, was arraigned after prosecutors said he referenced Charlie Kirk and threats to shoot local political officials
The FEMA SAFER grant will help ensure four-person minimum crews and support safe two-in, two-out operations
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments,and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
NTSB says airport video shows the left engine falling off during takeoff from UPS Worldport
Columbia County Fire Recruit Kalif Leslie Daly became ill during physical training and later died at a hospital
FDNY members responded to multiple calls for a fire in the Bronx and arrived to find cars and rubbish on fire
The Tupelo Regional Training Center will host hands-on ARFF courses using retired aircraft, giving firefighters across the South rare experience in airplane crash extrication
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s plan includes a 4% across-the-board raise for firefighters to help recruit and retain staff amid hundreds of vacancies
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Our initial and ongoing assessment of patients should be no different than our initial and ongoing assessment of fire scenes
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, he received out-of-hospital BLS and ALS care from team personnel and EMS before transport to the hospital
PRODUCT NEWS
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
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Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
Winner of the SprinklerSmarts Feed the Firehouse will be announced
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments