Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Firefighter Sean Wathen, a former Marine, saw Sgt. Ryan O’Hara’s flight suit and stood by his side for nearly four hours
Teaneck Fire Capt. Christopher Connolly was walking his daughter to school when he heard the ice crack and rushed to help
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
Lancaster County’s firefighting force hasn’t been able to keep up with population growth
Maplewood firefighters saved two unconscious young children trapped inside a Vadnais Heights house fire
A child receiving treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital, her mother, four Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crew members and a person on the ground were killed
Oakland and San Jose are stretched thin, raising the question of adequate wildfire response
Officials hope the project will attract more people to public safety careers and encourage them to stay in Bergen County and Hackensack, County Executive Jim Tedesco said
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, carrying a child patient, passenger and four crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff, engulfing several homes in flames
D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly Sr. said the wreckage of the plane’s fuselage will probably have to be pulled from the water to get all the bodies
Boulder’s new Station 3 was designed to separate toxins from living quarters and honor fallen firefighters
Authorities say the fire captain used his role as an EMT instructor to inappropriately touch students under the guise of medical assessments
Six of the firefighters were students or former students at the University of Montana
Bethlehem Fire Chief Michael C. Reich said firefighters “found heavy fire on multiple floors of the structure,” and the wind pushed flames to two exposures
Lightweight hooded garment helps protect its wearers against more than 250 chemicals and provides secondary flame resistance when worn as an ensemble with primary flame-resistant garments
Fire officials believe the house fire in Massena started in the kitchen
Firefighter location, tactical communications and weather data deployed for immediate tactical coordination, lifesaving situational awareness
First responders have recovered at least 28 bodies from the Potomac River after the midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter
Producer Irving Azofat said at least 2,000 seats will go to first responders and people who have lost their homes
The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
Anthony Saccavino was one of two former chiefs in the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention charged with rushing improper requests to expedite inspections
Officials said 28 bodies have been recovered from the crash involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter
D.C. fire boats as well as police helicopters are conducting search and rescue efforts on the Potomac River
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
Extrication
The Chattanooga Fire Department said they heard from departments across the country “that they will be using this incident for training purposes because of its uniqueness”
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