Access to National Fallen Firefighter Monument Still in Question
Spouses of fallen firefighters say it's heartbreaking that survivors may not be able to visit the national memorial.
Firefighters Tackling Building Fire in Woodbridge, NJ
Heavy fire was showing from the third floor of the Woodbridge building.
New Mexico is First State to List PFAS-Laden Foam as Hazardous Waste
Contamination by the toxic foam was found at the Santa Fe and Carlsbad fire departments and other sites.
New Orleans EMS Average Response Time is 17 Minutes
Low pay and chronic understaffing are cited for the EMS delays including responses to cardiac arrests.
Helmets: Functionality and Fit Take Prominence
Suppliers deftly balance competing goals of increasing comfort and enhancing the health and safety of members who don their products.
Bolingbrook, IL, Firefighter Donates Kidney to Chicago Colleague
The two were friends in high school before going their separate ways to become firefighters in Chicago and Bolingbrook.
Mayor Urges Passage of $450M Bond to Update Miami Fire Stations Deemed 'Critically Deteriorating
More than half of Miami's fire stations are over 50 years old and require serious upgrades while the city's fire academy major plumbing issues.
Man Receives $225K Settlement after Being Hit by Baltimore Fire Vehicle
A security camera showed that the pedestrian had the right of way when he was struck by the Baltimore Fire vehicle.
Moments Before Compacting Load, Camera Shows Man Inside Garbage Truck in Modesto, CA
A Modesto garbage truck driver prevented a potential tragedy when he discovered a heavily intoxicated man trapped inside the truck’s compaction area through an onboard camera.
Boston Names Rodney Marshall as First Black Fire Commissioner
Rodney Marshall, a 35-year Boston Fire Department veteran, was most recently chief of operations for support services.
Wentzville, MO, Fire Captain Whose Ice Rescue Inspired Movie Dies
Former Wentzville Fire Capt. Tommy Shine, who rescued a boy from icy waters in 2015, inspired the movie "Breakthrough."
Fire Service Innovation & Technology for Large-Occupancy Fires
Kristopher Blume details why smart building features, thermal imaging, drones and breathable-air redundancy concepts are force multipliers that the realities of staffing shortages demand.
Lawsuit Alleges Henderson, NV, Fire Department Mishandled Severed Finger, Leading to Permanent Injury
The man claims that Henderson firefighters failed to preserve the severed finger correctly, preventing surgical reattachment.
Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Homeowners, Stops Fire Spread in Atkinson, NH
Sudbury, MA, Lt. Matthew MacDonald discovered a house fire in Atkinson, NH, called 9-1-1 to report the fire and rescued two residents.
Budget Proposal Calls for 12 New Battalion Chiefs in Baltimore County, MD, Fire Department
Baltimore County's proposed budget allocates over $3 million to add 12 battalion chiefs as the fire department's call volume increase and improve fireground safety.
'Light the Night' Tribute for Fallen Firefighters Tribute to Begin April 26
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's annual "Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters" tribute invites communities to bath structures in red light to honor fallen firefighters.
Greeley County, KS, Firefighter Dies During Training Event
Greely County Fire & Rescue firefighter Carl "Levi" Evans suffered a medical emergency during training.
Fire Forces ICU Evacuations at Boston Medical Center
Boston Fire Chief Paul Burke said evacuations were still underway Wednesday morning, with firefighters, hospital staff and emergency responders helping patients down the stairs.
Emotions Rise as Salisbury, MD, Officials Discuss Axing Collective Bargaining
Ending collective bargaining would reverse hard-fought gains and damage morale, Salisbury Fire Sgt. Ben Koons said.
Submission Period for the 2026 Station Design Awards Now Open
The 13th Station Design Awards celebrate outstanding fire station projects, highlighting innovation in design, construction, and functionality across nine categories.