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
Led by Chief Brian Moya, the department’s streamlined lateral hiring process is bringing in trained firefighters and helping reduce staffing gaps
Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, graduated on Aug. 22 and was set to begin work at Engine Company 13
Spokane firefighters cut the window sill to remove the occupant quickly
Lake County officials said the change will cut the average workweek to 42 hours and boost health, morale and staffing
The 12-year Army veteran and Raywick firefighter died three days after being ejected when his engine overturned en route to a call
Experts say Katrina’s communication breakdowns, coordination gaps and aid delays still shape policy and should guide today’s debates over FEMA’s future
The firefighter collapsed while working on the lightning-sparked blaze in the Tobacco Root Mountains
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
Prosecutors say Joshua Thompson ignored a restraining order and hid assault rifles, handguns, 2,000 rounds of ammo and meth pills
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
Available slots for the San Antonio Fire Department’s “Hero Like Her” summer program for girls ages 6 to 17 were filled within 48 hours
‘It’s a scary thought,’ says a National Interagency Fire Center spokesperson of the low supply
The names of the state’s first 10 Black firefighters are memorialized on a plaque at the location of former Engine Company No. 9 in Richmond
Minor injuries were reported after a multi-department competitive drill event in Merrick, with firefighters from several other New York towns participating
Fairfield’s Ryan Hughes, 33, collapsed during a structure fire call last week
A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering
The funding will aim to keep equipment, facilities high-quality for responders and communities
Beech Grove will outsource to its neighboring city to provide better service, mayor says
Veteran Fla. firefighter tells campaign supports “If they can see it they can be it”
Racine’s Steve Leger was air lifted to a nearby hospital, where he remains