Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Hennepin EMS official said the police’s swift, accurate tally of victims let medics move the wounded quickly to three hospitals
City officials recognized Wildwood Firefighter Nicolas Palmer after he jumped into action on a flight from Florida, helping stabilize a passenger in medical distress
Union leaders and Bethlehem residents are urging officials to add firefighters after an IAFF study found staffing below NFPA recommendations and response times short of national benchmarks
The National Volunteer Fire Council is recognizing volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, junior members and junior programs for outstanding service
NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash
Moses Lake and Grant County firefighters practice search, hose advances, wall breaches and ventilation while strengthening coordination amid staffing challenges
Firefighters spent hours digging out two trapped workers after a trench collapsed near Yarmouth’s Parker’s River Beach
Federal funding will help replace Orwigsburg’s outdated, space-limited facility with a safer, expanded design to boost response capabilities, support volunteers and serve as a community emergency shelter
Investigators found that compromised size-up, poor risk/benefit decisions, weak crew integrity and missed 911 information all contributed to the Leonardtown incident
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
Sonoma County fire officials will “teach” an artificial intelligence system to identify smoke and avoid false positives
Chicopee Chief Daniel Stamborski cited multiple delays during the manufacturing process, especially in obtaining parts, in the early days of the pandemic
The pickup was hanging from the bridge only by a set of “safety chains” attached to a camper trailer
Schuylkill County fire recruits’ latest training focuses on fire behavior and equipment, all through an online platform purchased with CARES Act funding
The man couldn’t reach his phone after becoming stuck in the freezing water
Some highway travel officials suggested that emptier roads led to more opportunities to abuse speed
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
Topeka Fire Chief Craig Duke said Rena Blomberg and Jessica Jones showed heroism by rendering aid despite COVID-19 risks
Firefighters and EMS providers from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 106 described the extrication process and lessons learned
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort