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BREAKING NEWS
Security camera footage shows the aircraft on its side as it crashed into the building in Fullerton
Painesville firefighters responding to a pull station alarm faced fire in a thermal oxidizing unit, extending to the roof
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
The Keene Fire Department will have more firefighters to staff ambulances in response to increasing EMS calls
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
Polaris introduces two new fire and rescue skids in the current lineup of fire and rescue UTVs featuring QTAC skids making FDIC International debut
Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in New Jersey will take delivery of a Frontline Communications Saber C-40X-4 command unit, which will be showcased in Pierce Manufacturing’s booth at FDIC 2025
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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
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
Witnesses said the blasts sent manhole covers flying 30 feet into the air
The $11.5 million facility was built in a location to avoid traffic and includes a transitional storage and shower area for decontamination
The company recommended the use of surgical masks for lower risk calls in order to preserve the supply of respirators
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
The bill will help fund equipment, supplies and training to help reduce exposure to cancer-causing contaminants
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
The city will purchase more than three dozen new vehicles to upgrade its aging fleet
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered