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Evacuations Ordered After New Fires Erupt at Chinese Blast Site

August 15, 2015

Several explosions occurred early Saturday, forcing evacuations as crews searched the rubble. At least 21 firefighters have been confirmed dead.

Radio Recordings Show Chaos After Miami Rigs Collide

Wash. County Capable of Receiving 911 Texts

Tenn. Firefighter Catches Baby Dropped From Third Floor During Blaze

Chinese Firefighters Paid High Price in Blasts that Water May Have Triggered

Firefighter Among Two Shot in Baltimore

Pa. EMT Suffers Stroke Performing CPR, Dies

Probe: Tactical Errors, Response Blamed for Toledo FF Deaths

Public to Get Access to Bleeding Control Equipment

August 14, 2015

Bystanders should have access to tourniquets just like AEDs, officials say.

The Business Behind Firefighting

Exxon Mobil Fined $566K for Calif. Refinery Blast

August 14, 2015

They also received 19 citations for safety and health violations.

Conn. Firefighter Allegedly Held Knife to Throat of Colleague

August 14, 2015

The incident occurred in the Eighth Utilities District fire station break room.

ONE Boat Makes Deliveries in N.Y., Ind., and Ark.

August 14, 2015

From RESCUE ONE CORPORATION DBA ONE BOAT

ONEBoat delivered products to Morocco VFD in Morocco, Ind., Little Rock FD in Little Rock, Ark., and Bath VFD in Bath, N.Y.

Witnesses Blame Meteorite for Ore. House Fire

August 14, 2015

Lt. Rich Tyler, a spokesman for the Portland Fire Bureau. "But neighbors said they saw something flying through the air, hit the yard on fire and bounce. It very well could have been a meteorite."

Audio: Gang Leader Dead After Shooting FDNY Firefighter

August 14, 2015

Law enforcement officials went to the Staten Island home to serve a warrant and several shots were fired.

Texas Oilfield Worker Recovering After Well Fire

August 14, 2015

The employee was seriously injured in the Odessa blast.

IRT, Partners to Demonstrate New Software at APCO Conference

August 13, 2015

From INCIDENT RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Intrepid Networks, an Orlando-based company, is pleased to announce the availability of an end-to-end Emergency Management solution with partners Incident Response Technologies and Sonim Technologies.

House Destroyed in Ohio

Crews found flames coming from the roof and side of the home in the 3900 block of Haney Road in Harrison Township.

Aladtec Ranks on Inc. Magazine Fast-Growing Company List

August 13, 2015

From ALADTEC, INC.

Inc. magazine just ranked Aladtec, Inc. No. 3197 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Pa. Toddler Runs Back into Burning House, Dies

A 3-year-old boy found dead in a western Pennsylvania house fire had been rescued by his father but apparently followed the man when he went back inside to save two others.

Side of St. Louis Building Collapses; No Injuries

August 13, 2015

The employees felt the floor shaking and ran to a fire escape.

Wash. Firefighters on Lookout for Arsonist

August 13, 2015

Two suspicious fires were reported in Spokane Valley.

Austin School Fire Probed

Classes were supposed to start on Monday. It’s not yet known if they will be delayed at one Austin school where a fire broke out.

Fla. Police, Fire Reports on Fatal House Blaze Differ

August 13, 2015

Firefighters say they were told the boys were trapped, while the cops say otherwise.

Johns Hopkins to Study Baltimore's Response to Riots

August 13, 2015

Researchers will explore the fire department operations as well as others.

Mont. Firefighter Admits Setting Forest Fires

August 13, 2015

Sentencing is set for next month.

Calif. Bar Burns Days After License Suspended

August 13, 2015

It was supposed to reopen Aug. 27.

Conn. Blaze Discovered by Fire Marshal

August 13, 2015

Two people were hospitalized.

Navy Firefighters in Va. Facing Shortage

August 13, 2015

Firefighters in Hampton Roads say they're exhausted working days straight.

Traffic Cam Captures Violent Collision Between Miami Fire Vehicles

A traffic camera captured the violent collision between Miami Engine 5 and Rescue 5.

At Least 12 Firefighters Killed in China Blast; More Missing

August 12, 2015

The death and injury tolls are rising as the blaze continues.

Two Explosions Rock China City, Many Dead

Two explosions rocked the container terminal in the port city of Tianjin, leaving hundreds injured.

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

August 12, 2015

The state issued the four citations to the Inwood Fire Department for violating training and safety standards in Joseph Sanford Jr.'s death.

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.

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.

U.S. Forest Service Budget Hit Hard by Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service is spending more than half its budget fighting wildfires and it's expected to get worse.

Bystanders Help Two Escape Md. House Fire

Bystanders helped two people escape to safety from a burning Sykesville home.

Six Ill. Firefighters Hurt in Rollover Crash

August 12, 2015

Crews had to extricate a Zeigler fire captain after she was pinned.

Calif. Home Explodes as Eviction Noticed is Served

August 12, 2015

Several booby traps were found in the Oakland home after the fire was contained.

Trestle Collapse Pinned Ore. Firefighter's Leg

August 12, 2015

Firefighters used to chain saw to free the firefighter after a section of the trestle collapsed.

Pa. Residents Wanting Pools Filled Will Need to Sign Waiver

August 12, 2015

The township said the Tresckow Fire Company must received signed paperwork to prevent any liability issues.

Calif. Deputies Hurt in Explosion While Serving Warrant

Two deputies were injured after a man they were serving a warrant on created an explosion and fire.

Brownout Closes Calif. Fire Company

The Oxnard Fire Department will take Rescue 66's staffing and move them to other companies to help with mandatory budget cuts.

Neighbors Help N.Y. Crews Move Hose

Bystanders pitched in to help Endicott firefighters contain a fully involved garage before it spread to adjacent homes.

Minn. Responder Charged with Stealing from Crash Victim

August 12, 2015

Dalton Fire and Rescue Squad member Tara Lindquist admitted to taking the money from a wallet to pay her electric bill.

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.