Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
Former Cornersville Chief Matt Fox and his crew stepped down, citing administrative strain, burnout and funding challenges
The inaugural event is presented by All American Leadership in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum
Bismarck paid $25,000 to reacquire its second-ever fire truck, a 1926 Seagrave that served landmark calls
Cresson Operations Chief Richard Ward received the Chisholm Trail 100 Club’s Lifesaver Award
The 11-year FDNY veteran suffered cardiac arrest while operating on the roof during an all-hands fire
Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers are developing palm-sized, echolocating drones able to navigate smoke, fog and darkness
Mayor Karen Bass called reports that crews were told to leave the Jan. 1 Lachman fire scene “tremendously alarming” and directed interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva to launch a full review
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
The pair initiated CPR on the woman, who was experiencing a cardiac event
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