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
Administration officials said the decision to halt loans and grants was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
Chicago police have charged a man with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in connection with the trash fire that killed Capt. David Meyer
Three members of an ARCH Air Medical Service crew were injured when their medical helicopter crashed while taking off from a Hartford fire station
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Ann Arbor’s new firehouse will be named after Firefighter Mindy Kerr, honoring her legacy as a pioneer while embracing sustainable design
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
California is the first state to own two C-130 Hercules cargo planes outfitted for wildland firefighting
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
PRODUCT NEWS
The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls
Former Halesite Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Sarah Apgar invented the Steel Hose to help fill a gap in strength training
The bureau had recorded only 10 positive cases between Feb. 28 and Nov. 17
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
The 2020 edition includes revisions such as the addition of new materials, improved illustrations and easier-to-understand language
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department officials say the purchase would prevent members from needing to share radios, which could increase COVID-19 risk
Firefighters swam to the vehicle, which was almost completely submerged and were able to pull the woman, unresponsive and without a pulse, from the backseat
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
$5 from each bobblehead created by Kloanz Inc. will go to the charity Direct Relief to purchase PPE for essential workers