Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
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.
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Among the recipients of the mortgage payouts are the families of NYC DOC Capt. Gennaro “Jerry” Cariello, CO Jonathan Latta, and FDNY Firefighter Robert Welsh III
A station captain later told investigators that Firefighter Carlon had voiced concerns his harasser would one day shoot and kill him.
Chesterfield County firefighters found the surprising cause of an oven explosion
Firefighter Thomas Gambino marks 20 years with the FDNY this year, carrying on the legacy of his father
The Airport Fire in Orange County has burned more than 30 square miles
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has set a goal to expand the number of states participating to 50 by 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both expected to attend 9/11 observances in New York and Pennsylvania
Multiple mayoral administrations, including Eric Adams’, have withheld the documents, fearing their release could trigger a wave of lawsuits from first responders
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
This biennial meeting of North America’s fire fighters union is expected to boost economic activity and showcase all that ‘Forest City’ has to offer
Work at the construction site in Auburn was nearing completion when the fire started
The effort is aimed at reducing false alarms and eliminating waste
The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations
An investigation finds that the victim made an unexpected turn into an area with visibility concerns during the Falls Fire
First responders in Saginaw arrived on the scene to find the truck and house on fire and the driver lying on the roof
Ventura County firefighters used Oxnard police robots during a technical rescue operation
Hundreds gather at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster to climb 2,200 steps
Retired Greenwich Firefighter Jerry Romaniello was a weekend player until the Candlewood Valley course was up for sale
The Line Fire east of Los Angeles has burned over 27 square miles
Ceremonies remembering the fallen are led by the children and young adults born after the terror attacks
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
An analysis of a wildfire evacuation from the Lake Tahoe Basin area finds highway shutdowns and chaos
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the past five years
Since 2020, there have been at least 14 fatal crashes of airplanes and helicopters fighting fires in the U.S.
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals, along with Norristown fire and police departments, investigated the fire that destroyed the nearly 100-year-old outdoor venue
Belfry Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Darrell Helton, 49, died after assisting in shuttling water to a structure fire alongside a neighboring fire agency
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
Leaders must ensure that the necessary counseling and recovery resources are available for their responders
As we examine our October LODDs, one by painful one, we must pause to consider how to prevent similar circumstances at our own departments
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The Woodbridge Fire District will use AFG funds to place a new heavy rescue in service
Download MagneGrip’s grant funding assistance guide to learn how to secure a grant to help protect your station
FlowMSP is a pre-incident planning software platform for the fire service with approximately 500 customers.
Grant County Fire District 7 will use AFG funds for news SCBA and a new pumper/tanker
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
First Due is recognized as the fastest-growing fire and EMS software company in the United States, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction