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
Wilmington firefighters boarded the Liberia-flagged Chiquita Voyager to evacuate crew and battle an engine room fire
A blaze tore through Le Constellation in Crans-Montana just after midnight Jan. 1, injuring about 115 people as investigators work to identify victims
The $90 million, four-year agreement adds longevity step raises and streamlines paid details, changes city and union leaders say will support retention and strengthen operations
After more than a decade of joint rescues and wildfire response, Bernalillo County firefighters were ousted from the Metro Air Support Unit following a policy change allowing off-duty cannabis use
A new fire code amendment in Loveland will require defibrillators in newly built or renovated venues with occupancies of 100 or more, aiming to speed bystander response when cardiac arrest strikes
Crews used large-animal rescue straps to help a horse named Shadow back to its feet during a morning rescue operation
A Syracuse police officer and an off-duty firefighter/EMT teamed up to perform CPR on a critically injured woman found outside a burning home, reviving her before EMS arrived
The battalion chief who wrote the Palisades Fire report refused to endorse the final version, saying substantial edits altered findings, removed failures and fell short of department standards
The medical emergency occurred during an early morning house fire in Riverside County that left two residents with minor injuries
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, he received out-of-hospital BLS and ALS care from team personnel and EMS before transport to the hospital
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
PRODUCT NEWS
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship covering up to 60 credit hours
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
Health & Wellness features flexible workflows that support privacy while maintaining proper supervision
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Turn-key work truck features include customizable cargo access and management, four-wheel drive and enhanced essential safety features
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
Winner of the SprinklerSmarts Feed the Firehouse will be announced
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies