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
Sacramento Captain Joe Hunter received state and city commendations for championing a new law that protects domestic violence victims in memory of his sister
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has awarded scholarships, with tuition assistance prioritized for students pursuing STEM and public safety degrees
Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson is kicking off a new cadet program for students ages 14–19, offering hands-on fire and EMS training
Firefighters pulled a man to safety after he became stuck in a tunnel while trying to help someone else out
The Greater Flagstaff Region will overhaul its firefighter academy by folding Firefighter I and II certification into training, expanding the program and reducing entry barriers
A disabled veteran claims Boston’s new fire cadet program unlawfully sidesteps veterans on the civil service list, lowers academy standards
The report details how 12 simultaneous wildfires spread across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, providing new time lapse visualizations and data to help improve future wildfire preparedness and response
Madison, McFarland and Sun Prairie firefighters used two abandoned homes for live-fire training, giving younger crews real-structure experience
A blaze at the Novelis aluminum plant threatens recovery efforts already underway from an earlier fire that disrupted the auto industry’s aluminum supply
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Moore Fire Department Lt. Alex Meron and Paramedic Chelsee Meron found the man pulseless in the baggage claim area
The man was clinging to the side of the cliff “like a cat” as rescuers quickly formulated a plan to save him
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
The coalition consists of more than two dozen public safety organizations and aims to address first responders’ physical and mental health needs
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Leadville/Lake County Fire Rescue Firefighter Alex Conlin braved extremely cold and dangerous conditions to save the man from the pit
A photo shows the man hanging from an emergency rope near the top of the building
Grant County Fire District 7 aims to improve patient care by providing quicker transports for injuries that are not life-threatening
The device’s software will allow the Pueblo West Fire Department to transmit heart rhythm data securely to the ER
The city of Hobart took advantage of a trade-in deal to replace its older cardiac monitors and AEDs