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La. Man Attempting to Cook Burns House Nearly to Ground

March 8, 2016

While trying to cook a steak, he repeatedly doused the fire with gas.

Chicago Crews Tackle Flea Market Blaze

Firefighters Vote 'No Confidence' in Buffalo Commissioner

Private Pa. Bridges Cause Weighty Issues

Calif. Commuter Train Derails; 14 Hurt

Probe of Fire at S.C. Nuclear Station Continues

Deadly Ohio Blaze Ruled Accidental

Vacant Ind. Concession Stand Destroyed by Arsonist

Setting an Example & Creating Goals Can Deter 2/20 Syndrome

Michael Daley shares why departments that set career goals can prevent 2/20 or 3/30 firefighters from popping up.

The Business Behind Firefighting

Keystone Fire Apparatus Joins KME’s Sales Team

March 8, 2016

From KME FIRE APPARATUS

KME is pleased to announce the addition of Keystone Fire Apparatus Inc. to the KME sales team in Western Pennsylvania.

New Hamburg Engine Co. 1 in N.Y., Puts Engine 11 in Service

In Wappingers Falls, N.Y., the New Hamburg Fire District, Engine Company 1, has placed into service a 2015 Seagrave Marauder II pumper.

Woman Shares Grief After Deadly N.Y. Blaze

Two men were killed, and three children were injured in the Buffalo fire. The community has rallied to help.

Wild Horses Escape From Okla. Grass Fire

Aerial video shows a pack of wild horses running to escape a large grass fire in Oklahoma Monday.

Truck Carrying Liquid Nitrogen Crashes in Pa.

As firefighters dealt with the leak, nearby residences and businesses were evacuated in West Mifflin.

Suspended Va. Firefighters Back on Duty

March 8, 2016

Capt. James Kelley stands by his decision not to wait for an ambulance.

Commuters Hurt in Calif. Train Derailment

The train derailed after it struck a tree on the rails. At least 14 were injured.

Texas Town's Fire Chief Quits, Mayor Wants Answers

March 8, 2016

Vernon Mayor Joe Rogers says he doesn't know why Chief Marcus Smith left.

Battalion 3 Technologies Offers Windows-Based Accountability Solution

From BATTALION 3 TECHNOLOGIES

Incident Command x is a Windows based solution that combines an easy to use tactical worksheet with integrated accountability tools.

BullEx Training Props Scale as Depts. Grow

From BULLEX

BullEx's network of live-fire training props grows along with you and your department.

911 Reality Offers Dispatching Simulators

From 9-1-1 PROFESSIONAL PRIDE, INC

Invest in your firefighter’s lifeline. Invest in 9-1-1 Reality Training Simulators and let firefighters practice dispatching.

FireVent

From FIREVENT, LLC

FireVent, LLC. is the leading manufacturer of mobile and stationary ventilation props for the Fire Service.

Le Maitre Offers Smoke Generators for Emergency Services

From LE MAITRE USA

Le Maitre’s RESCUE 300 is a high-powered smoke generator specifically for the emergency services.

Passport Accountability System Tracks Personnel at an Incident

From IMS ALLIANCE

The Passport Accountability System, by IMS Alliance, provides for the tracking of emergency personnel at an incident.

Tablet Command Delivers Info to On-Scene iPads

From SIMPLE TRACK, LLC

Tablet Command delivers real time incident management and a common operating picture to your iPad.

Take the Door Training Offers Training Props

From TAKE THE DOOR TRAINING

Take The Door Training provides forcible entry training and the sales and maintenance of our forcible entry props.

Firefighters Describe Wash. Stair Climb

March 7, 2016

Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins reached the top in a respectable 29 minutes.

Vertical Ventilation: Thoughts of Roof Operations

Michael Daley explains the rules of the roof.

The Rhodium Incident Management Suite Provides a Command Solutions

From INCIDENT RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

The Rhodium Incident Management Suite provides a complete command and control solution allowing you to quickly consolidate information.

TargetSolutions Delivers Online Training Courses

From TARGETSOLUTIONS

TargetSolutions delivers engaging online training courses, powerful recordkeeping applications, and world-class customer service.

Va. Capt. Defends Transporting Kid in Fire Engine

Stafford County Capt. James Kelley said the child's condition required immediate transport. The girl's parents are grateful.

Custom Pumper Rolls into Bridgeport, Mich.

The Bridgeport Charter Township, Mich., Fire Dept. has taken delivery of a new Toyne pumper.

Va. Firefighter Suspended for Interview

The IAFF president was suspended after talking about staffing shortages in Portsmouth.

EMS Volunteer Experience for the Firefighter Candidate

Steve Prziborowski explains how volunteering for EMS and medical duties can help you get hired by a fire department.

Atlanta Blaze Kills Many

Atlanta firefighters say at least five are dead in a boarding house fire.

Wash. Inmates Give New Life to Old Turnout Gear

March 7, 2016

They have been recycled into storage bags for firefighters' masks, rope bags and even teddy bears.

Six Killed in Ga. Boarding House Blaze

March 7, 2016

Two women and four men perished in the Atlanta fire.

Photos: Okla. Apartments Destroyed by Fire

One person escaped from the Coalgate apartment building.

Two Girls Killed in Mass. Fire

A first and second grader were killed in a house fire Saturday evening. Neighbors say the girls were trapped inside the burning home. Subscribe to WCVB on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1e8lAMZ Get more Boston news:http://wcvb.com/ Like us...

Mass. Dad Burned Trying to Save Girls

March 7, 2016

The blaze that claimed two girls remains under investigation.

Pa. Rig Crashes En Route to House Fire

March 7, 2016

Two Munhall firefighters were injured in the crash involving their squad.

Size-up by Off-duty Firefighter Saves Time

March 7, 2016

He advised responding crews of his findings at the house fire.

La. Officials Seek Arsonist for House Fire

March 7, 2016

The neighboring Burger King was damaged in Baton Rouge.

Chicago Medic Releases Book: 'It’s Not the Trauma, It’s the Drama'

March 6, 2016

Paramedic Field Chief Marjorie Leigh Bomben wrote "It's Not the Trauma, It's the Drama," about her 30-year careers on the Chicago Fire Department.

Texas Responders Miss Tiny Crash Victim

Two girls started asking Kyle firefighters where their little brother was. He was found trapped between two vehicles

Coast Guard Rescues Three Surfers in Oregon

The Coast Guard rescued three surfers on Saturday near Devils Punchbowl State Park. Officials say the area has dangerous rip currents.

Woman Killed in Mass. Fire

March 6, 2016

The one-alarm fire was contained to her apartment.

Conn. Fire Leaves Many Homeless

Fire officials say 34 residents have been displaced after a multi-family fire in New Britain Saturday morning.

Fire Hits New York Building

FDNY crews tackled a blaze in a Brooklyn building.

Wis. Firefighters Find Body Day after Blaze

March 6, 2016

Milwaukee firefighters went back to search after relatives called about his welfare.

Cause of Deadly Fla. Fire Disputed by Insurance Agent

March 6, 2016

The fire marshal says it was arson, but another investigator says it was electrical.

Rash of Suspicious Brush Fires Probed in Hawaii

March 6, 2016

Hundreds of acres have been destroyed.

Power Line Falls on Fire Truck at Conn. House Fire

March 5, 2016

A woman jumped out a window to escape a fire in Hartford that heavily damaged an apartment building. A power line fell on a fire truck during the battle.

Wash. Fire Kills Three Children, Mom Driven Back by Flames

March 5, 2016

The death of three children in a Centralia house fire early Friday morning has affected the whole community as well as many around the Capitol Campus in Olympia.