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
Kansas City Station 10 firefighters’ Facebook post goes viral ahead of a winter storm, poking fun at risky travel excuses, including nail appointments, while urging residents to stay off icy roads
East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena
Blowing dirt and heavy winds drove visibility to near zero on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, triggering crashes involving several vehicles
Three firefighters were hurt when their truck rolled over in Beaver County; another was injured in a separate crash
A petition calling for the Loveland chief’s reinstatement and a “no confidence” vote in the board gained hundreds of signatures, while a GoFundMe for his legal fees drew quick support
Baltimore County firefighters rescued multiple people from a second-floor fire in Woodlawn
Four firefighters and the Abundant Life Fellowship Church pastor are in critical condition after an explosion inside a Boonville-area church
The Binghamton Fire Department marked the first anniversary of John “JR” Gaudet’s line-of-duty death as city leaders renamed West End Park in his memory
Covington Firefighter Terrance Smith spotted smoke while driving home after a 24-hour shift and alerted residents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
One First Nation fire department shows how having local government, private business and firefighters rowing in the same direction changes outcomes
As first on scene from the outside, firefighters and medics have an important role in stopping nursing home abuse
An in-depth examination into the department’s communication and culture following Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide holds lessons for all departments
In a tense and fluid situation, responders who lose sight of the primary objective put everyone at risk
The state is combining reward and punishment incentives and including aspects of public safety beyond fire
Moving past the cringes and gee-whiz reactions of the flying-over-water firefighter can make the fire service safer
PRODUCT NEWS
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Company expansion driven by industry growth
New EXO 8 monitor designed to protect organizations, workers and communities with unprecedented early threat identification
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
The city of Oakland, California has modernized its emergency response with PremierOne computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Watch Duty Pro extends existing capabilities with additional features and resources in a single solution