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
A forensic pathologist said Harwood Firefighter/EMT Jessica Ann Lockwood suffered from blunt force trauma and a gunshot wound before being set on fire
Local leaders urged state lawmakers to invest in school-based training, public safety education and regional partnerships to attract the next generation of first responders
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
With research linking firefighting to elevated melanoma rates, Mt. Lebanon firefighters underwent free dermatology checks to catch early signs of cancer
A grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation funded a hose prop, helping Saco firefighters sharpen skills through hands-on training
Fire crews from eight departments helped battle a fully involved house fire in Windham
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
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
The agreement had allowed the 911 center to mark virus patients’ addresses with a respiratory alert flag
One child suffered smoke inhalation and several trapped tenants were rescued in the blaze at a four-story apartment building
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
Reports from two fire and rescue agencies found twice as many people were already dead in April when responders arrived at their home than the previous year
Officials say a large chunk of plaster ceiling fell on all three firefighters during an apartment blaze Sunday
The whistleblower said the agency has refused to send the unused masks to first responders and healthcare workers
The IPSDI app will allow firefighters a simple way to document scene exposure, and have it available during workers’ compensation claims for occupational health conditions
Fires on upper levels of high-rise buildings are complex, made even more difficult with the exterior skin burning problem
The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with Cooper Tires to give back to first responders during Public Service Recognition Week
Firefighters said the eight boxes containing 160 N95 respirators were left with their engine without a note while the crew was out shopping for groceries