Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Sens. Jeff Merkley and John Curtis introduced legislation to boost the federal death benefit for fallen wildland firefighters’ families tenfold and extend it to contracted and state and local firefighters
Eagle Rock Assistant Fire Chief Alan Wright suffered cardiac arrest after being struck by debris during a 2016 flood rescue in Alleghany County
San Jose Fire Department’s six-month pilot sends a two-person mobile unit to connect residents with complex medical and behavioral health needs to long-term care, aiming to reduce repeat cycling through 911
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews extinguished the blaze at a balloon pop stand within 20 minutes, with no injuries reported since it was closed at the time
The Londonderry lieutenant didn’t realize he was injured at first and went back inside the home
The high court’s refusal leaves in place lower court rulings that Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue could not reasonably accommodate firefighters who sought religious exemptions from Washington’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate without undue hardship
Broderick Balanti was traveling 74 mph without applying brakes until a second before impact when his personal vehicle, which lacked emergency lights, struck and killed 88-year-old Leroy Hart
James Edwin Barnett faces arson and murder charges as survivor John McMaster testified about being trapped in the rowhome’s collapse, a fire that also led to the fire chief’s resignation
An investigation found the department ignored warnings that the smoldering Lachman fire could reignite and struggled to track personnel once the Palisades fire erupted, killing 12 people and destroying 6,800 structures
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
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake’s C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
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