Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 2014, letting 14- and 15-year-old volunteers train until 10 p.m. on weekends and summer breaks instead of 9 p.m. and ride in emergency vehicles to calls, aiming to ease scheduling barriers amid a sharp decline in the state’s volunteer EMS and fire ranks
The man caused more than $2,550 in damage after spray-painting his website across victim panels at the memorial’s north pool, an act he filmed and posted to Instagram before his arrest
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
10 departments will each receive a $20,000 grant from AES, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council
Firefighters from Hazleton and Hazle Township rescued six people trapped on upper floors after fire broke out near a common stairwell, with one person treated for minor injuries and the Red Cross assisting nine displaced residents
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration remains “full-bore ahead” on relocating Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City, closing research stations and shifting wildfire-fighting duties to a new agency, even as a federal judge blocked the plan
Local 145 accuses Councilmember Henry Foster of failing to advocate for a permanent Skyline Hills fire station, still a temporary structure after 11 years and $26 million short of funding, as the union backs his re-election opponent
Firefighters kept flames away from ammonia tanks at Pacific Seafood’s Bayport plant in Newport, allowing the city to shrink its evacuation zone from a mile to a few blocks
All workers were accounted for safely after an apparent explosion triggered a fire at the world’s largest milling facility in Cedar Rapids, which processes over 2 million pounds of oats daily
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
By addressing station air quality through multiple layers of protection, departments can support firefighter health and strengthen their overall cancer prevention efforts
Wilton Fire Department serves approximately 25 square miles in Wilton, Connecticut, protecting a community of 18,500 residents with fire, rescue, EMS, and hazmat services
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls