Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
Gov. Josh Shapiro shared new details about the arson that forced his family’s evacuation from the governor’s residence, thanking firefighters for their response to the blaze
To maintain quick response times Rahway is replacing its aging pumper, ensuring continued service reliability as the current vehicle nears the end of its 15-year lifespan
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy
The Kaysville Fire Department is set to receive the final Pierce Quantum fire truck with a custom logo
The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement
A wave of new bills throughout the country would establish peer networks, crisis hotlines and insurance coverage for trauma-related conditions like PTSD
Firefighters evacuated Portland State’s Engineering Building after multiple lithium-ion batteries exploded during a class project
A failure in the radio alert tone caused a delay in notifying Norwich firefighters, prompting the East Great Plain volunteer department to respond first under the mutual aid agreement
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
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
PRODUCT NEWS
First Due launches a new LMS to streamline training, certification tracking and compliance, complete with real-time monitoring and industry-specific content
The labor and materials for the customization of the Reading shop truck are valued at about $30,580 and at no cost to the city
Cross-country tour kicks off April 14 and features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Polaris introduces two new fire and rescue skids in the current lineup of fire and rescue UTVs featuring QTAC skids making FDIC International debut
Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in New Jersey will take delivery of a Frontline Communications Saber C-40X-4 command unit, which will be showcased in Pierce Manufacturing’s booth at FDIC 2025
Company also highlights continuous innovation with new Globe turnout jacket
With the Digital Truck Designer, engineers or technicians can build electrical systems by leveraging visual-based logic programming