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
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages
With support from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, five stations have installed saunas aimed at flushing out toxins after fires
A construction worker jumped from an upper floor to escape the fire at the North Las Vegas construction site
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, prompting a brief lockdown before the suspected shooter was arrested
Firefighters were attacked by a crowd of hundreds while at a crash scene in Copiah County, forcing them to abandon their equipment and retreat
A Denver rail worker suffered severe injuries and had his leg amputated after being trapped by a derailed train car at the BNSF Globeville Yard
A ladder truck owned for just six months by Jamesville Volunteer Fire and EMS was heavily damaged in a fire that also impacted the station
North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting profanities at a 10-year-old girl during an emergency call
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Fire officials addressed the increased scrutiny of military-style equipment in public safety, saying the vehicle would only be used to save lives
Researchers used first-person accounts from responders to inform recommendations for firefighter safety at ESS sites
Crews practiced social distancing, worked in smaller pods and held virtual briefings to help keep members safe
Firefighters deployed their aerial truck after the zipline car malfunctioned 60 feet above the ground
The NFA has canceled on-campus classes through at least Oct. 2, 2020, and is developing new learning approaches
Some first responders in the Quad-Cities are reporting an uptick in calls requiring extra PPE
North Patchogue Firefighters Justin Owen and Steven Welsh managed to pull the 12-year-old out of the water at Smith Point Beach
The bipartisan group of House representatives is calling for agencies to receive reimbursements for treatment-in-place responses and telehealth use
A series of legislation would improve access to firefighter training for high school students
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis