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
Lubbock Fire Rescue plans to add a fourth shift and 133 firefighters as it moves to a 24-on, 72-off schedule and recruits experienced firefighters through a new lateral program
Sennett Fire Department is among 65 volunteer departments sharing $25 million in state V-FIRE grants for equipment, fire station improvements and other infrastructure needs
Body camera and surveillance video reportedly show a Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic kicking Kyle Vess during a 2019 response
Eagle Fire’s new station will bring local and federal wildland crews closer to the growing wildland-urban interface, while its former station is slated to become an Ada County Paramedics base
Harrisburg officials are reviewing the city-run BLS ambulance service after questions about operating costs, revenue and responses outside city limits
Amendment 3 would expand homestead exemptions while reducing a major source of revenue used by local governments to fund law enforcement and fire services
The helicopter used by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 burst into flames while covering a deadly collision between a city bus and an SUV
Crews with the Charlotte Fire Department encountered heavy fire in a home under renovation and brought the blaze under control in about 20 minutes
Crews temporarily withdrew from the building before resuming an interior attack as additional companies established access and a water supply
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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