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
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said a Super Scooper is grounded after a collision with a drone over the Palisades Fire
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
Neighbors had banged on the doors of Fire Station No. 164 to get the attention of firefighters inside as the fire burned
Lafayette Fire Department Sergeant John Robinson was a 29-year veteran of the department
ATF fire investigators and forensic teams analyzed key evidence and uncovered a matching DNA profile, tying the incidents together
The Dracut Fire Department received over $22,000 in grant funding to replace SCBA, part of a $3 million initiative to boost firefighter safety and emergency readiness
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
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
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
Reports from two fire and rescue agencies found twice as many people were already dead in April when responders arrived at their home than the previous year
Officials say a large chunk of plaster ceiling fell on all three firefighters during an apartment blaze Sunday
The whistleblower said the agency has refused to send the unused masks to first responders and healthcare workers
The IPSDI app will allow firefighters a simple way to document scene exposure, and have it available during workers’ compensation claims for occupational health conditions
Fires on upper levels of high-rise buildings are complex, made even more difficult with the exterior skin burning problem
The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with Cooper Tires to give back to first responders during Public Service Recognition Week
Firefighters said the eight boxes containing 160 N95 respirators were left with their engine without a note while the crew was out shopping for groceries
The state’s top public safety official issued a report asserting the 50,000 respirators distributed to first responders were “authentic” after the CDC’s warning
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus