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
The 600-pound bronze that greeted visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge was found charred with missing parts
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Chronic understaffing left only one engine available when a massive fire destroyed two Amherst apartment buildings, causing heavy reliance on mutual aid
David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency
A jury found two Rock Falls fire chiefs and the city liable, ruling their decisions led to Sterling Lieutenant Garrett Ramos’ fall through a floor and into a basement
Prosecutors say an external ignition source started the blaze, which led to a collapse that killed three Baltimore City firefighters and injured three others
City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents
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
The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls
Former Halesite Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Sarah Apgar invented the Steel Hose to help fill a gap in strength training
The bureau had recorded only 10 positive cases between Feb. 28 and Nov. 17
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
The 2020 edition includes revisions such as the addition of new materials, improved illustrations and easier-to-understand language
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department officials say the purchase would prevent members from needing to share radios, which could increase COVID-19 risk
Firefighters swam to the vehicle, which was almost completely submerged and were able to pull the woman, unresponsive and without a pulse, from the backseat
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
$5 from each bobblehead created by Kloanz Inc. will go to the charity Direct Relief to purchase PPE for essential workers