Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
President Donald Trump joined first responders and families at a Tunnel to Towers ceremony featuring a World Trade Center steel beam and tributes to fallen FDNY members
Communities across Broward and Palm Beach counties will hold memorial ceremonies, 110-story stair climbs and other remembrance events
Plans to restore FDNY Ladder 9 for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 are on hold as organizers seek funding for repairs estimated to cost more than $1 million
Research on World Trade Center responders found PTSD and prolonged Ground Zero exposure were associated with signs of accelerated brain aging
About 200 first responders faced multiple entrapments, a complex engine fire and a lingering fuel leak
A split among Malibu-area fire preparedness volunteers has sparked a legal fight over trademarks, equipment and more than $2 million in donations intended for community wildfire prevention efforts
Aurora officials are considering expanding where police and fire chiefs can live as the fire department remains under interim leadership and members call for stability.
Former Clark County Fire Captain Jimmy Johnson completed the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race despite entering the 11-month journey with little sailing experience
The three-mile Strength to Serve Challenge features 30 firefighter, EMS, police and 911-inspired obstacles, including hose hauls, victim drags, CPR and extrication tools
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
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
Flagstaff officials are exploring a three-drone program that could help firefighters locate smoke, assess crashes and medical emergencies, and give dispatchers real-time information before crews arrive
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