Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
SAFER, AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce response times and launch a wellness program
Members of the McKinney Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team called the dramatic operation a once-in-a-lifetime rescue
Jefferson firefighters who quit in protest after new leadership took over were reinstated following a heated council meeting that also led to the city administrator’s resignation
One resident escaped by climbing to the roof of the Freeport building with four children and her 76-year-old mother before crossing to a neighboring building
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
Steven Garcia intercepted the barefoot climber nearly 900 feet up, then held him until firefighters from Affton, Maplewood and Mehlville lifted both down safely
Mansfield Deputy Chief Kevin Danielson rushed in without an air pack to pull three people from a burning home
Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm
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
Fla. counties are launching new ambulances, using fire rescue vehicles to transport patients amidst, high volumes, hospital bypasses
Thousands of fire personnel continue to battle the month-old Dixie Fire, which has burned 569,707 acres
Syracuse firefighters threw ground ladders to help residents exit windows and searched interior for possible victims
AT&T expects to offer 5G+ connectivity in parts of more than 40 cities and 40 venues by the end of 2021
The system, developed by Accenture, is the result of a four-year project to build a modern, reliable platform with expanded features
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Firefighters pulled one person from wood planking and roof debris at the La Bonita market east of the Las Vegas Strip
100+ highly trained Florida Forest Service wildfire firefighters are working to quell raging wildfires burning in 12 states
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