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
St. Paul Fire Department’s long-shuttered Station 3 has reopened after a $3 million overhaul
Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations
An experienced backpacker had to be rescued after sinking thigh-deep in cold, flowing sand during a trek in Arches National Park
An explosion inside a Southeast Portland fourplex triggered a 2-alarm fire that burned all four apartments
A top-floor blaze tore through a six-story building in Manhattan, collapsing the roof, sending debris onto the sidewalk, and injuring three residents and a firefighter
A Lansing firefighter/paramedic has filed a lawsuit alleging she was singled out over her undergarments
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
Ohio lawmakers have set aside $40 million to launch a Post-Traumatic Stress Fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
About 50 Fresno firefighters battled a blaze in Chinatown, where heavy smoke and flames engulfed a historic building
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
PRODUCT NEWS
Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025 would expand AED access to millions of travelers
Through AI-powered processes, built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time validation, First Due eliminates manual coordination
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