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
Shanksville firefighters who responded to the Flight 93 crash on 9/11 have spent the past 25 years opening their firehouse to the victims’ families and preserving a bond forged in tragedy
The teen struck multiple vehicles before officers used spike strips to disable the stolen Nashville Fire Department brush truck
Stockton Engine 12 opens up at a house fire
Marion County Fire Rescue paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his death
Madison’s Medic 1 will operate from downtown Fire Station 1, where nearly 3,800 EMS calls last year were handled by ambulances responding from other stations
The Plaskett and Timber fires have forced evacuations and closed parks, businesses and a 50-mile stretch of Highway 1 as nearly 3,000 personnel battle the blazes
An off-duty firefighter pulled a driver from a burning vehicle after it struck multiple trees in Voluntown, but the driver died at the scene
Palm Bay officials found the lieutenant falsified clinical documentation and inaccurately reported hours and patient contacts in a paramedic program
Six Ladder 6 firefighters survived the World Trade Center collapse while helping Josephine Harris down Stairwell B, and her family has returned a special FDNY jacket to preserve their shared story
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
Flagstaff officials are exploring a three-drone program that could help firefighters locate smoke, assess crashes and medical emergencies, and give dispatchers real-time information before crews arrive
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