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
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale was welcomed home after weeks in intensive care, while union officials say his injury leave could run out before his recovery is complete
Eight first responders and mill workers remain hospitalized after a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber that killed a Morrill firefighter
A $10,866 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant will fund two-way headsets to improve communication for Greenville firefighters
The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications open from May 19 to June 22
The wildfire near the Capitan Mountains is challenging hundreds of firefighters battling rugged terrain and dangerous winds
Police said the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three men dead is being investigated as a hate crime, and both suspects are also dead
Three juveniles were taken into custody after a series of shootings and robberies across Austin that injured four people and targeted homes, apartments and two fire stations
Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross was remembered as dozens of emergency vehicles escorted his body through Maine’s midcoast region following a deadly lumber mill fire
Fire had spread from a Princeton Street home to nearby buildings before firefighters brought the blaze under control within an hour
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Our initial and ongoing assessment of patients should be no different than our initial and ongoing assessment of fire scenes
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health
KNIGHTTEK named exclusive global distributor
Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in Software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
San Diego Fire-Rescue is rolling out two new 600-gallon brush rigs and a Bell 412 EPX helicopter with a 375-gallon tank and night ops expected by late November
Facility expansion adds seven new service bays and local pickup and delivery, enhancing emergency vehicle service capabilities across the region
Faced with near-zero visibility, Portland firefighters entered the burning house twice, rescuing both occupants and escaping uninjured
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment
First Due integrates NextNav’s advanced vertical location and 3D visualization technology into its Incident Command platform