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
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Boston EMS reported that four people were transported to the hospital—two of them in critical condition—while two others received treatment at the scene
Officials discovered politically charged graffiti nearby in their investigation of a fire at the GOP office in Albuquerque
Firefighters who battled the Palisades and Eaton wildfires show significantly elevated levels of lead and mercury in their blood, according to a new multi-university study
David Childs’ design of the 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper, once known as the Freedom Tower, is the centerpiece of the redevelopment of Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks
Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods, a documentary captures the chaos and heroism
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
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
Industry experts, fire service leaders, and wellness pioneers unite to advance firefighter health, performance, and resilience
Firefighters risk their lives every day—MagneGrip ensures the air they breathe isn’t one of those risks, delivering Complete Clean Air through industry-leading exhaust removal and air purification systems
With top-notch hose and cable reels for firefighting vehicles
EMS providers and industry stakeholders can now improve data management, streamline workflows and reduce the risk of double documentation through data interoperability
The Sterling Fire Department’s current Truck 4 had “been in service less than 100 days” in the nearly three years the department has had the truck
Due to rising inflation and long wait times for delivery, the Great Bend Fire Department may not have had enough funds to purchase a new ladder truck by 2027
Inspired to support firefighters, Industrial Steel Treating purchased a drone is covering the cost to have Jackson firefighters become licensed drone pilots