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 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting profanities at a 10-year-old girl during an emergency call
Burning over 129 square miles in steep, remote terrain, the Gifford Fire has injured at least three people and forced closures in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties
The suspect, later involved in a hit-and-run and seen inhaling gas from balloons, fled police at high speeds and remains at large
The tragic accident that killed Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau has sparked renewed focus on equipment safety, declining volunteer numbers and emerging health risks
Mayor Bibb unveils firefighter contract with 12% raise in 2025, plus 3% annual hikes to boost recruitment and retention
Authorities say the trooper followed his ex-girlfriend home before fatally shooting her and her new partner in a targeted attack
Christion Schoenfeld, a third-year firefighter, served in Mendocino and Amador-El Dorado units and was remembered for his dedication and drive
A 29-year-old driver was killed and an 18-year-old passenger critically injured after their car collided with a Seattle ladder truck returning from a call
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
The firing of a Delray Beach firefighter for failing to check a patient’s vitals prompts important questions about ownership and empowerment
From Los Angeles to Baltimore, and Pennsylvania most recently, we must consider how we use the lessons learned from significant incidents
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
Montgomery County crews faced a complex and dangerous scene with a plane entangled in power lines dangling 100 feet above the ground
Firefighters must ensure that they have and properly maintain air monitoring equipment to quickly identify dangerous environments
PRODUCT NEWS
With the Digital Truck Designer, engineers or technicians can build electrical systems by leveraging visual-based logic programming
The Smart Nozzle 2.0 is compatible with any apparatus that uses the SAM or SAM BOOST System
Captium is a connected platform designed to enhance the performance and health of fire trucks
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions—all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service
Upgrade, alongside First Arriving’s digital signage and web functionality, delivers instant, on-the-go access to mission-critical data
At FDIC International 2025, Medix Ambulances will showcase its latest high-performance Type I and Type III models—built for durability, rapid deployment, and the demanding needs of today’s Fire/EMS teams
Crestline Ambulances returns to FDIC with its CCL 150 Type I ambulance, a fleet-focused solution designed to boost performance, cut maintenance costs and meet evolving demands
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation partners with Darley for the 2025 fire service thought leadership essay competition
A classic design with modern features for firefighter safety and performance
The tools have a blackened exterior and muted LED dashboard.