The Combination, Volunteer and National Run Surveys from Firehouse

Each year, Firehouse publishes three surveys to help fire departments compare statistics including personnel, budgets and response data. The Combination Run Survey focuses on fire departments with a mix of career and volunteer firefighters. The Volunteer Run Survey shares details of the largest segment of the fire service. The National Run Survey is for career departments. Take part in the next Firehouse Run Survey by completing the proper survey below.
 
 
 
1 killed, 4 injured injured in explosion at Old Bridge building
Operations & Training

Chemical Blast at Old Bridge, NJ, Plant Leaves One Dead, Four Hurt

May 2, 2024
Hazmat teams from several departments responded to the plant that makes smoke generators.
Crews extinguish overnight fire at Los Angeles County fire station
Operations & Training

Los Angeles County Firefighters Wake up to Fire in Station

May 1, 2024
A passerby started banging on the door to alert firefighters after spotting the flames coming from the Huntington Park station.
3rd Alarm: Livestream Video of Rowhome fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Operations & Training

Three-Alarm Fire Battled in Allentown, PA

May 1, 2024
The fast-moving fire tore through two row houses and spread to others, Allentown Assistant Chief Michael Zellin said.
Smart devices make accidental 911 calls, emergency communications centers say | NBC4 Washington
Tech & Comm

Smart Devices Making Accidental 9-1-1 Calls

May 1, 2024
Dispatchers in Montgomery County, MD say they often get calls when vehicles hit potholes or a phone is dropped or bumped.
Lubbock Fire/Rescue
Safety & Health

NIOSH Offers Suggestions after Probe of Deadly Incident on Lubbock, TX, Interstate

May 1, 2024
Two Lubbock firefighters and a Lubbock police officer were struck and killed while assisting a crash.