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 Los Angeles Fire Department took the rare step of calling in off-duty firefighters to fight the fast-moving Palisades Fire
The suspect told police he would have beaten Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he found him
Investigators believe the three-alarm fire in Millville does not appear to be suspicious
An Austin-Travis County EMS spokesperson said two were rescued from under the debris of the house that exploded and a third from a partially collapsed house next door
Ashland’s Central Station crew, led by Battalion Chief Jarrod Duncan, embodies relentless dedication, daily training, and a deep sense of duty
Racine voters approved a $1.5 million annual property tax increase to support the fire department, ensuring funding to preserve nine paramedic and EMT positions
The former Blackberry fire chief collected grant funds and failed to deliver gear from a company he failed to disclose that he owned
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The report on the Davenport collapse offers no new insights, while the Scott County Attorney seeks to keep it confidential, citing safety concerns and potential impact on ongoing civil litigation
Introducing the Power F2 fastening system and Power X2 ambulance cot
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
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
The department found plans online to build the boxes themselves
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
The collaborative will track PPE use and identify shortages to ensure each department gets the supplies it needs
Miami-Dade’s emergency director said a shipment of masks meant for first responders and other front-line workers was “hijacked” on its way to the county
The department has ordered millions of dollars of PPE that has not arrived
Union president: “We will not flatten the curve unless every front-line worker has access to appropriate PPE”
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
In the IAFC’s weekly COVID-19 webinar, task force members shared updates on how the organization is helping members
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19