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
The Portland woman was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher saying she was inside a basement bathroom
Kerr was IAFC President before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on October 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Pahrump Valley and Las Vegas firefighters extinguished the fire with approximately 5,500 gallons of water and a product called F-500
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
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
To help Americans find the best places to retire, WalletHub analyzed 182 cities; do you know where you want to live when you retire?
All American Fire Equipment announces local stops on Rosenbauer’s 2024 Power Tour: Sept. 19th – 28th
Innovative Fire Trucks Take Center Stage Across Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Company expansion driven by industry growth
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appeared at a committee meeting disagreeing with the union about a pay study
Two former chiefs in the prevention bureau allegedly solicited and accepted bribes from at least 2021 through 2023
Public safety departments and agencies did not develop plans such as having extra staff on duty, staging apparatus or supplies in high-risk areas, or possible evacuations.
The judge ruled Aurora Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene
California Professional Firefighters President Brian K. Rice said the former president’s ideas on public safety are dangerous
Animal Rescue
‘Maya’ suffered severe burns while laying on top of her owner during the Citrus Heights house fire
The Maui County Fire Department will receive two tankers and two brush trucks due to funding from a non-profit, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
Newburyport Firefighter Ken Parseghian led the effort to revitalize the memorial that honors the city’s fallen firefighters
FEMA has so far spent more than $3 billion on Lahaina wildfire recovery
New EXO 8 monitor designed to protect organizations, workers and communities with unprecedented early threat identification
Firefighters methodically cut away pieces of the car as one of two plans to extricate the driver
CAL FIRE Riverside County Battalion Chief Mike Martinez said it was surreal to find the woman walking down the street amid the flames
A fire consumed a four-story building in the Frankford neighborhood
Lowell Fire Chief Phil Charron said one firefighter had to bail out a window due to the intense fire conditions
Owensboro Firefighter Tyler Grant was recommended by department and city leaders for the Blue Angels’ ”Key Influencer” program
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
Three wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres combined and injured several firefighters
The driver of Norristown Quint 27 raised a ground ladder to occupants awaiting rescue
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fire that destroyed three boats in Keyport
Peterborough Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the ConVal chapter of End 68 Hours of Hunger to provide schoolchildren with secure weekend food
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Fire/rescue crews in Sarasota and Manatee counties were able to make over 800 rescues during the unprecedented rainfall
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
As we honor a fallen brother, we must consider our personal readiness to face tragedy and take action
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
PRODUCT NEWS
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
Oakland firefighters had used the Jaws of Life during a call and then discovered it had been stolen