Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Montana nurse impaled by his trekking pole skipped a helicopter rescue and hiked 10 miles off Granite Peak before doctors removed the pole at a hospital
Golden officials said a doll depicting the rapper Snoop Dogg was found hanging by its neck inside the station
Career fire departments can apply for grants covering up to $350 per firefighter for specialized cancer screenings
Investigators say a Grand Haven Township man fatally shot his wife and six children before taking his own life and intentionally setting the family home ablaze
The fast-moving Queens fire spread through several century-old wood-frame homes, killing a 78-year-old woman
Three Birmingham firefighters were injured during a fire in a bar and social club
Firefighters worked to keep a lightning-caused wildfire from reaching Sisters as gusty winds drove flames across central Oregon
The lawsuit challenges election and immigration requirements tied to billions of dollars in FEMA and homeland security grants
The modernized Ramona Air Attack Base features faster retardant-loading capabilities, a new C-130 air tanker and San Diego County’s first night-flying firefighting helicopter
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