Welcome

CONTACT

ADVERTISE

Latest News

Ga. Firefighter: Glue, Zip-ties Used on Aging Ambulances

August 12, 2015

Five of Douglas County's 11 ambulances were out of service Tuesday due to air conditioning issues.

Report Says N.Y. Department Violated Safety Policies in LODD

Six Ill. Firefighters Hurt in Rollover Crash

Minn. Responder Charged with Stealing from Crash Victim

Calif. Home Explodes as Eviction Noticed is Served

It’s Not Who’s Right, It’s What’s Right

Trestle Collapse Pinned Ore. Firefighter's Leg

Pa. Residents Wanting Pools Filled Will Need to Sign Waiver

Recipe for Success: Five Ingredients for Your Ideal Fire Station Kitchen

Chris Graham and Tim Wiley explain the top considerations to create a functional kitchen for any firehouse.

The Business Behind Firefighting

Memorials & Museums Preserve Firefighting History, Build Relationships

Ken Newell shares how the Danville, VA, Fire Department designed a museum into their station and how it improved community outreach.

Alaska FD Kept Busy with Synthetic Marijuana Emergencies

August 12, 2015

Anchorage firefighters were called out 88 times in 10 days for use of the synthetic marijuana known as Spice.

Mass. Chief Fired Over 'Poor Decisions'

August 12, 2015

The Danvers town manager said Fire Chief Kevin Farrell was terminated "for conduct unbecoming of a fire chief."

Okla. Departments Receive $1.8M for Upgrades, Apparatus

August 12, 2015

Two counties received $22 million in grant money to recover from 2012 wildfires and 2013 tornadoes.

Universal Waterproof LED Lighting Kits

From SUPER BRIGHT LEDS INC.

Super Bright LEDs—a leading online retailer for LED lights—proudly announces the arrival of their Universal Waterproof LED Lighting Kits.

Blu-Lync Bluetooth Adapter

From KLEIN ELECTRONICS INC.

Klein Electronics, Inc. introduces the Blu-Lync Bluetooth Adapter for headsets.

Ambulance, Fire Truck Collide at Miami Intersection

Miami Pumper, Ambulance Collide; 10 Hurt

August 11, 2015

Miami Engine 5 was responding to a fire and Rescue 5 was transporting three patients when the crash occurred.

Md. Battalion Chief to Receive IAFC Top Award

August 11, 2015

From INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEF - IAFC

The Prince George’s County, Md., Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is proud to announce that one of its members has been selected by the International Associations of Fire Chiefs to receive one the organization’s top awards.

Photo Story: Smoky Fire Rips Through Texas Recycling Facility

Fort Worth firefighters tackled the three-alarm fire at the paper and plastic recycling facility.

Old Style Beer Can Benefits Chicago Firefighters

August 11, 2015

From OLD STYLE BEER

After a successful debut last fall, Old Style will salute Chicago’s heroes once again with the limited-release commemorative can.

Manufacturers' Association Releases Extinguisher Use Video

August 11, 2015

From FIRE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION

The Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association has released a new video to train building owners on the proper use of fire extinguishers.

Elkhart Gets FM Approval For Industrial Monitor and Nozzles

August 11, 2015

From ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Elkhart Brass received Factory Mutual (FM) Approval for the Industrial Electric Spitfire Monitor and four different models of the company's X-Stream Industrial Nozzles.

LODD Conference in Texas Will Engage All Firefighters

August 11, 2015

The program, "Different Fire Departments, Same Outcomes," will be held Oct. 13-15 in Hurst, Texas.

Pittsburgh's Rigs Will Keep Overdose Drug Kits

August 11, 2015

The mayor's office denies it ordered Narcan to be returned to city hall.

The Missing Volunteers: Preventing Firefighter Burnout & Discontentedness

Candice McDonald shares three strategies to avoid burnout in volunteer firefighters by creating a balance between commitments at the fire station and home.

Fire Races Across Historic Ore. Train Trestle

August 11, 2015

Tualatin Valley firefighters found flames engulfing a large section of the 600-foot Portland and Western Railroad trestle.

IRT Announces Partnership with AtHoc

August 11, 2015

From INCIDENT RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), a Denver-based company, is proud to announce a partnership with AtHoc, a pioneer in networked crisis communication.