Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Grand Haven Township Fire Chief Shawn Schrader said his crews shifted from rescue and fire suppression to preserving a crime scene
Nashville firefighters pool their own money to shop, cook and share meals during 24-hour shift
A $328,000 state grant will cover tuition for 131 Oakland Community College EMS students as West Bloomfield works to strengthen workforce
Golden officials said a doll depicting the rapper Snoop Dogg was found hanging by its neck inside the station
Volunteers who log at least 200 hours will pay $1 per $100 of assessed vehicle value as Montgomery County works to improve retention
Steep slopes and shifting rocks caused two separate incidents as crews battled the Green fire in the San Bernardino Mountains
Hialeah FD responds to more than 31,000 incidents annually while operating with fewer firefighters than it had two decades ago
A fire heavily damaged the Coldenham Fire House and several fire vehicles in Walden
A Potomac River rescue during an ICE operation has renewed debate over Montgomery County’s Trust Act and firefighters’ role during federal enforcement actions
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
How Goshen Township, OH and Holland, MI Fire Departments Prioritized Clean Air in Their New Stations
Fire departments are investing in exhaust removal and air filtration systems to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxic particulates inside stations
The Ricochet PPE Award Program will provide 15 volunteer departments with 75 sets of specialized gear for EMS, wildland and technical rescue operations
ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and public safety agencies
Led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, this round brings BRINC’s total capital raised to well over a quarter billion dollars
First Due became the official platform for the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System, known as CALFIRS, as the Department’s incident reporting system
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection