Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Saegertown crews battling a fire at Parker Lord Corp. were thrown by a powerful blast but escaped with minor injuries
The “Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act” would create a National Wildland Firefighting Service to improve coordination, efficiency and disaster response
The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year’s Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people
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FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said witnesses saw the suspect start the fire and then walk away
The Uniformed Firefighters Association stated that the two members had served at Ground Zero
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Justin Shaw was struck by a tree during the Coffee Can Saddle Fire
Redmond’s new electric fire engine, originally priced at $2.4 million, will cost the city just $264,600, thanks to funding from grants and donations
Patrick McDermott, who once saved three girls while off duty, was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
Firefighters used a bandsaw to cut parts of the wrought iron fence before handing the teen to EMS
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
The chair of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners said Chief McDaniel’s resignation has nothing to do with the September fire
Dive teams worked in rough conditions on the Potomac River to raise several pieces of the American Airlines jet
Teaneck Fire Capt. Christopher Connolly was walking his daughter to school when he heard the ice crack and rushed to help
Firefighter Sean Wathen, a former Marine, saw Sgt. Ryan O’Hara’s flight suit and stood by his side for nearly four hours
San Bernardino’s increased staffing of four firefighters per truck plus an added medic squad proved crucial in the swift rescue of a young girl trapped in a burning home
Firefighters Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones, along with Captain Edward Escamilla, were burned after becoming trapped during an apartment fire
The West Bloomfield Township fire marshal said no adults were home at the time of the fire
A second and third alarm were quickly struck as the fire extended into all floors and the roof of the four-story building in Jamaica Plain
The Amarillo Fire Department will be purchasing six new fire engines and two ladder trucks as part of a long-term replacement plan
Understanding the appointment process for the new U.S. fire administrator and how interim roles step up to support the team during the transition
Kentwood’s new $668K training building will have burn rooms, a maze system, temperature monitoring and a forcible entry door
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
At least 22 people were injured when the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance plane crashed shortly after takeoff
Kings County Captain Mark Eads was known as “a dedicated firefighter who served the community with passion and commitment”
Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Francis B. Pera said a “dignified recovery” of the victims takes precedence over all else
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
Follow these tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Since its founding in 2016, First Due has delivered a comprehensive, true-cloud platform designed to meet the critical needs of first responders
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Foster and three others established Spartan Motors and built their first chassis in 1975
Leaving long-lasting legacy in the fire industry