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 Brooklyn man died after falling from a second-floor window during a rescue above a Sunset Park deli fire
Alpena Firefighter/Paramedic Abby Smith is one of only a handful of women riding rough stock in Michigan
The St. Charles City Council would add firefighters and build new stations while discontinuing the city’s ambulance service in favor of expanded coverage by St. Charles County Ambulance District
Hosted by Roanoke PFFA Local 4084, the hands-on training honed forcible entry, vertical ventilation and VES skills while honoring Capt. Michael Reedy
The agreement mirrors 5% FOP raises, preserves staffing and unlocks hundreds of millions in retro pay pending union and City Council approval
Investigators say the 71-year-old shot two neighbors outside his Glenwood home, set the house ablaze and later died at a burn unit
A kitchen fire at London Belle spread through century-old buildings in the nightlife district, injuring three firefighters and forcing a defensive attack
Faced with near-zero visibility, Portland firefighters entered the burning house twice, rescuing both occupants and escaping uninjured
The agency levied a $640 penalty after determining safety lapses contributed to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter when a utility terrain vehicle flipped during a brush fire
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
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
The department used thermal imaging to locate a heat signature on the cliff and a helicopter shining light on the rescue swimmers during the rescue