Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Amid storm damage and power outages, Tri-Township firefighters used Facebook to keep residents informed, coordinate wellness checks and manage emergency calls
Lafayette Captain Coby Bailey clinched a finals berth on the PBS cooking series with a Cajun heirloom dish
The Rapid City crewmembers were recognized for extricating a crash victim inside an apartment building without SCBA amid a high-risk gas leak
A letter from Office of EMS Director Gam Wijetunge informed NEMSAC members that their appointments had ended
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
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Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
Viroqua Fire Department’s new station, partially funded by a $5.25M grant, has modern safety features, expanded apparatus and training space, sleeping quarters and a public welcome center
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
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
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
Neither of the victims pulled from the house had a pulse, but medical crews were able to resuscitate both at the scene
Two firefighters were able to reach the dog, retrieve him from the icy pond and return him back to his owner on the shore
Several departments answered the call by responding with rescue teams, equipment and other gear needed to protect both first responders on site and the rescue victim
Carlsbad Fire Chief Rick Lopez said the department has outgrown its older rescue truck and will benefit from access to more equipment at scenes
The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
Police bodycam video shows Tarrytown first responders jumping into the Hudson River
The POINTER technology is designed to pinpoint firefighters’ locations and motions through smoke, debris and other obstructions
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades