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
Eleven Salisbury firefighters were injured when a roof collapsed during an offensive attack on a house fire after a gas line explosion
With two aging bridges now restricted to 10 tons, Keene firefighters say apparatus will have a minute or more added to their response times
A second-alarm fire engulfed a lumberyard outbuilding near downtown Kansas City
The State Fire Marshal’s Division is offering in one-time funding to support equipment, gear and fire protection needs
City officials are planning a major renovation of Tumwater’s T2 fire station to expand space, add dorms and bays and better support fire and EMS staffing
Shelby Township firefighters used a newly acquired Cyanokit to save a man during a commercial structure fire
Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours
The Connecticut Fire Academy received AFG funding to modernize and expand SCBA equipment used to train recruits and support specialized programs statewide
Charlotte Fire Department keeps the historic pompier ladder climb alive
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
PRODUCT NEWS
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The department’s order of two Pierce Ascendant tillers and two Enforcer pumpers reflects a commitment to reliable apparatus built to meet the demands of a large metropolitan fire service
Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025 would expand AED access to millions of travelers
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
G1 builds on 10 years of continuous innovation driven by firefighter feedback
The audit evaluated ImageTrend’s controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality
ImageTrend’s listing confirms that its test environment is compliant with NIST 800-53
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure