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
Facing the loss of an $800,000 federal SAFER grant, the Templeton Community Services District voted to keep two full-time fire engineers on staff
FASNY officials say New York has lost a third of its volunteer firefighters in the past two decades, prompting the association to roll out a volunteer optimization legislative initiative
An off-duty Ocean City firefighter/Parsonsburg volunteer forced entry and located a victim but was overcome by heavy smoke; he was flown to a Baltimore-area hospital in stable condition
Boise firefighters are using the strip mall, practicing forcible entry, ventilation and hoseline deployment as the FD rebuilds experience amid retirements and rapid staffing growth
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
With snow burying 1,253 hydrants across Lawrence, a local “fire hydrant challenge” is offering Dunkin’ gift cards for before-and-after photos
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach was placed on administrative leave by the board, sparking pushback from members
Lockheed Martin, PG&E, Salesforce and Wells Fargo have committed more than $100 million to a new venture aimed at using AI, satellites and real-time data to help firefighters
Traverse City Fire Department leaders say hiring and training challenges mean the department may not be ready to become the city’s primary ambulance transport provider by July 2026
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?
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Marking back-to-back recognition, this year’s honor underscores First Due’s leadership in artificial intelligence for public safety
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026
The new 23,000-square-foot headquarters in Wellford, and expanded service center in Dillon, strengthen Spartan Fire’s statewide service network and commitment to customer support
The XplorIR devices will be deployed at installations within the United States and overseas
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment