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
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
The festival, hosted by Fire Safe Marin, brought together all local fire agencies, nonprofits and vendors for live-burn demos and practical home-hardening tips
GPS led officers to the rig about 60 miles away, where police made an arrest
Somers officials approved funding that covers most staffing costs for two years and part of a third, with recruiting underway
Four firefighters, members of the Oglala Lakota, Red Lake, Bois Forte and Leech Lake nations, teamed up on Engine 10
Hundreds visited Syracuse Station 17 to learn safe charging and storage tips, meet firefighters and try hands-on demos amid rising battery fire risks
Reading Fire Department Medal Day honors firefighters and EMTs for lifesaving actions
The NFFF and FDNY will add the firefighters’ names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY leaders attending
Five graduates say the department reclassified them as EMS trainees just before contracts expired, then issued termination letters
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
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
The pilot was able to escape unharmed after landing in Lake Shastina near the town of Weed
James Hedrick of Fairfax County showed perseverance during COVID-19 and excellence in training staff
With a $24 million price tag, the CAL FIRE Hawk makes nighttime firefighting a reality again, with pilots wearing night vision goggles