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
Dozens are missing after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, triggering rescue efforts and scrutiny over warning systems
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
Grand Rapids’ first new firehouse in nearly 40 years will serve 14,000 southeast-side residents, ease the load on the busiest station and help crews hit their arrival goal
Moncks Corner Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend suffered a fatal cardiac event within 24 hours of two emergency calls
Radio traffic captures the chaos as crews fighting the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints blaze were pulled out when the roof gave way
Democrats blocked a GOP short-term bill, demanding reversal of Medicaid cuts and an extension of ACA premium tax credits, while Republicans rejected the trillion-dollar price tag
Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan
Nine members from Engine 38/Ladder 51 and eight from Engine 43/Ladder 59 were reassigned as the department investigates
Live-burn drill lets Moffat volunteers complete Firefighter I skills on home turf
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
PRODUCT NEWS
Firefighter spent about 30 minutes removing the man from the drain at an industrial park
K-9 Officer Jonathan Wiese used a 100-foot leash to lower himself down the cliff and rescue the father and 2-year-old twins from the water
The 15,000-square-foot facility sits on 2.5 acres and has six drive-through maintenance bays
Firefighters said there were “too many [containers] to count” and the hazmat team was called
The would-be robber saw chainsaws but fled the scene without taking anything
The volunteers got to work sewing new elastics for the older masks
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
The measure will provide two additional firefighters for every shift, and will help ensure that at least two firefighters man every engine or apparatus deployed for service
The Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District will soon begin billing people or their insurance companies when firefighters respond to vehicle fires, crashes, water rescues, hazmat calls and other rescue events