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
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments,and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
NTSB says airport video shows the left engine falling off during takeoff from UPS Worldport
Columbia County Fire Recruit Kalif Leslie Daly became ill during physical training and later died at a hospital
FDNY members responded to multiple calls for a fire in the Bronx and arrived to find cars and rubbish on fire
The Tupelo Regional Training Center will host hands-on ARFF courses using retired aircraft, giving firefighters across the South rare experience in airplane crash extrication
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s plan includes a 4% across-the-board raise for firefighters to help recruit and retain staff amid hundreds of vacancies
Robert Tucker submitted his resignation hours after Zohran Mamdani was announced the winner of NYC’s mayoral election
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 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