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
Mayor Karen Bass returned from a trip to Ghana to face criticism about wildfire resources and dissension from the fire chief
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
Three decades after the deadliest domestic terror attack in U.S. history, survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing still carry deep emotional and physical scars
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy
Lawmakers argue that a “consolidated market power” is impacting fire department readiness
The Kaysville Fire Department is set to receive the final Pierce Quantum fire truck with a custom logo
While on a supply run in storm-ravaged Kentucky, members of FEMA’s Maryland USAR-TF1 jumped into action to battle a house fire
The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement
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 15,000-square-foot facility sits on 2.5 acres and has six drive-through maintenance bays
Firefighters said there were “too many [containers] to count” and the hazmat team was called
The would-be robber saw chainsaws but fled the scene without taking anything
The volunteers got to work sewing new elastics for the older masks
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
The measure will provide two additional firefighters for every shift, and will help ensure that at least two firefighters man every engine or apparatus deployed for service
The Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District will soon begin billing people or their insurance companies when firefighters respond to vehicle fires, crashes, water rescues, hazmat calls and other rescue events
Firefighters will train at their assigned stations using online classes and training materials
Floodwaters rose after the breach of a trouble dam on the Tittabawassee River; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the major flooding “a historic event”