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
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
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Officials say two young girls and an adult were killed in the massive blast at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont
Firefighters at Longview Fire Department are blending fitness, faster response times and community outreach by playing daily pickleball at Clary Courts
A person suffered a traumatic leg injury after their leg was caught outside a Ferris wheel gondola at the Cowlitz County Fair
Laramie County Fire District 1 Chief Darrick Mittlestadt and his wife face up to 25 years in prison after being accused of isolating and starving their 13-year-old adopted son
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
The family of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau will be the first to receive an immediate $100,000 for fallen first responders
Chattanooga city leaders say new rules allowing up to five-story single-stair buildings will include required sprinklers and stair pressurization, after consulting with fire officials
Clark County officials say the University Gardens Shopping Center had no fire sprinklers due to its age, complicating efforts to determine the cause of the blaze
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 state’s top public safety official issued a report asserting the 50,000 respirators distributed to first responders were “authentic” after the CDC’s warning
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