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
Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization
Public Relations
Discrimination
Federal prosecutors alleged that Cobb County’s firefighter hiring discriminated against African-American applicants
SAM Medical will continue its focus on developing high-quality medical devices and solutions for emergency responders
Lawsuit
Maui officials say other methods of alerting residents would have been used if they knew of cellphone outages
The IPSLEI-endowed scholarship program has awarded $31,000 to students across the United States who desire to serve public safety
“An Act Of Service” explores the impact of PTSD and the stigmas surrounding mental health in the fire service
Wyomissing Captain Derrick L. Nester had responded to numerous calls, including a structure fire, and did not show up for his next shift
Teutopolis and Montrose firefighters were recognized for bravery during an anhydrous ammonia tanker crash
A deputy chief suffered first, second and third-degree burns while setting up a shipboard fire training exercise in Nassau County
Boeing locked out firefighters and hired replacements after the union rejected a pay offer 20% below the average of neighboring departments
Sam Sloan donated the money to the Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department to help make improvements
Showcase of new products designed to meet the needs of first responders
An investigation is underway into how the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department had funds stolen during the purchase of ambulances
The investigation determined the Springfield Township assistant chief did not adequately investigate the incident
Yakima firefighters waited nearly three years for the new fire engines due to supply chain, production backlogs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Shooting
A Union City firefighter was wounded in a shooting at Fire Station 2
Sacramento firefighters faced heavy fire at the rear of the room-and-board home
Crime
Video is the latest in a dispute between a Piscataway fire chief and a neighbor over a shared alleyway
The new fireboats for Anne Arundel County will help with dive rescue
The new Nashville fire apparatus will be used for EMS calls, MVCs and other incidents in growing areas of the city
Lawsuit
Federal lawsuit claims violations prevented egress, impeded rescue operations and led to the deaths in the SouthPark 5-alarm fire
A fire in an abandoned house in Oakland extended into the attic of a house next door displacing 12 occupants
Tornado
Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Deputy Chief Ronald Smith, Jr. is the third generation to be a member of the department
Diversity
Aldermen, residents criticized fire department leaders for not being at a meeting about race, discrimination and lawsuits in the department
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
Leaders must ensure that the necessary counseling and recovery resources are available for their responders
As we examine our October LODDs, one by painful one, we must pause to consider how to prevent similar circumstances at our own departments
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
See the Pickup Series Pro-Line - a collection of sliding command centers for trucks - at booth #9445