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Calif. Firefighter Serious After Fall at Brush Fire

April 14, 2015

The Ventura captain suffered multiple fractures after falling on an embankement and landed in a concrete ditch.

Intern Chief to Help Texas Department Regroup

Seattle Arsonist Still Owes $1M to Firefighters' Survivors

Copper Thieves Blamed for Delayed Response in Missouri

Lack of EMTs Forces N.Y. Department to End ALS Service

Conn. Officials Call for Suit Against Testing Company

Pa. Township Takes Over Fire Station

Minneapolis Dispatchers Evacuate During City Hall Fire

Fire Officers: The Buck Stops with You

Timothy Sendelbach offers five ways that company officers can work enhance crew safety, both on- and off-duty.

Quint 1 Put in Service With LaPorte, Ind., Volunteers

Members of the Centre Township Volunteer Fire Department, in LaPorte, Ind., County, have taken delivery of a Rosenbauer quint with a painted 78-foot Viper aerial.

Water Pressure Hampers Ga. Crews at Townhome Fire

April 14, 2015

Dekalb firefighters were told that residents were trapped when they arrived at the fire.

S.D. Fire Chief: 'We lost one of our own today'

Brandon Fire Chief Gary Lembcke talks about the death of Valley Springs Fire & Rescue firefighter Steven Ackerman.

Double-decker Bus Crashes in Ind.; 19 Hurt

April 13, 2015

The bus struck the back of the semitrailer in the left lane, pushing the truck into a sport utility vehicle and a passenger vehicle.

Mobile Concepts Training Trailers Fundable Through FP&S Grant

April 13, 2015

From MOBILE CONCEPTS BY SCOTTY

Mobile Concepts has recently launched a new site that serves as a perfect resource as you start to work on your Fire Prevention and Safety application.

Body Glide Balm

From BODY GLIDE

Body Glide is a premiere anti-chafe balm, which provides a smooth barrier on areas of the body that are prone to painful rubbing, burning and irritation.

Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines Dies

April 13, 2015

Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday.

Flames Destroy Grand Rapids Business

Grand Rapids firefighters encountered heavy fire at the Oliver Machinery Company.

Incident Response Technologies Partners With KTS Global Group

April 13, 2015

From INCIDENT RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Incident Response Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with KTS Global Group to develop a custom version of IRT's flagship Rhodium Incident Management Suite.

Copper Theft Blamed for Slow KC Response

Kansas City firefighters said a communication problem caused by copper thieves slowed their response to the scene of a fiery crash early Saturday where one person died and two others were injured.

A Written Test Trap to Avoid

Many fire exam takers are impacted by the Illusion of Knowledge, where one believes they know an answer based on previous uncertainty.

Outside Fire Escapes Becoming Extinct in New York City

April 13, 2015

They are going the way of the dinosaur as buildings are being restored to original designs.

Angry Bees Sting Ariz. Rescuers, Hikers

Pinnacle Peak trail was abuzz Sunday, and the bees ended up on top -- stinging hikers and rescuers. One woman was reportedly stung at least 50 times.

Dry Ammonia Spills From Train in Colo.; No Injuries

April 13, 2015

Residents in downtown Colorado Springs were told to stay inside.

Blaze Burns Sanctuary of Tenn. Church

April 13, 2015

Knoxville firefighters saved relics, including a Bible, and moved them to safety.

Duval, W.Va., Volunteers Get Commercial Pumper

Fire Chief Nathan Price and the members of the Duval Volunteer Fire Department in, Griffithsville, W.Va., recently took delivery of a pumper built by Smeal on a Freightliner cab and chassis.