Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Modesto firefighters responded to a reported structure fire and conducted an aggressive interior attack and search after 911 calls reported someone inside
The FDNY says an unpermitted basement unit in a multi-family building led to a rapidly spreading blaze that killed a 34-year-old mother and her 17-day-old daughter
The year-long program will deploy remotely launched drones to 911 scenes to provide live video, boost responder safety and potentially deliver critical medical supplies
Wallingford firefighters faced heavy fire on the second floor of a home, pulled a dog to safety, and cleared a mayday after a firefighter rapidly exited via ladder
The Omaha Fire Department said authorities have repeatedly removed unauthorized people from the home
Maynard firefighters and police officers used drone footage to guide a swift water rescue, pulling Rufus from 28-degree waters in less than 10 minutes
Family, first responders and elected officials gathered in Camden to remember Howard Bennett, a 26-year veteran who died after falling through ice while working on Fire Boat 1
Norwich public works employees drove away fire apparatus after the city shut down Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1
Homeland Security officials warned Congress that a funding lapse could delay disaster relief reimbursements, disrupt cybersecurity response and training
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 downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear
The company’s growth underscores the demand for streamlined public safety operations supported by real-time data
Even with hybrid and electric fire trucks, diesel engines and incomplete filtration still leave cancer-causing exhaust in the air
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The department’s order of two Pierce Ascendant tillers and two Enforcer pumpers reflects a commitment to reliable apparatus built to meet the demands of a large metropolitan fire service
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