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Photos: College Park, GA, Firefighters Battle Apartment Building Blaze

3 people rescued, 1 injured during house fire in Catonsville, Baltimore County Fire says

Operations & Training

Three People Rescued by Baltimore County, MD, Firefighters

Dec. 13, 2024

Winchester firefighter dies after responding to fire

Winchester, IN, Firefighter Stricken at Fire, Dies

Dec. 13, 2024

Fire chiefs and state forestry officials were among those who attended a legislative hearing.

OR Legislators Respond with $218M for Historic Wildfire Season Costs

Dec. 13, 2024

FDNY - Pre Arrival - Brooklyn 3rd Alarm/10-66 Box 2982 - Fire with ***Roof Collapse*** - 12/12/24

Operations & Training

FDNY: Welder's Torch Blamed for Three-Alarm House Fire

Dec. 13, 2024

Latest

Explosion at Glen Burnie business park lands Pasadena man behind bars

Operations & Training

Arrest Made in Explosion at Glen Burnie, MD, Business

Dec. 13, 2024

Hillsborough firefighters retreat from the roof as they battled a multiple-alarm structure fire in a restaurant in June.

Man Charged with Arson for Fire that Injured Firefighters in Somerville, NJ

Dec. 12, 2024

Small plane crashes into three cars at road intersection

Operations & Training

Small Plane Splits in Two after Hitting Cars on Victoria, TX, Road

Dec. 12, 2024

Fire Chief Theron Wiggins explained it's critical that breathing devices and other equipment be replaced immediately.

Safety & Health

Chief: Flint, MI, Firefighters in Dire Need of New Breathing Apparatus

Dec. 12, 2024

Firefighters battle flames at abandoned warehouse in Jennings

Operations & Training

Fire Rolls at Vacant Bowling Ball Plant in Jennings, MO

Dec. 12, 2024

Sponsored Content

Firefighter Self-Survival Skills

Sponsored Content

On-Demand Webinar: Firefighter Self-Survival Skills

Dec. 4, 2024

Mastering SCBA Skills for Firefighters - MSA Safety

Sponsored Content

On-Demand Webinar: Mastering SCBA Skills for Firefighters

Oct. 30, 2024

Liability Concerns for Firefighter Training & OSHA’s New Recommendations

Sponsored Content

On-Demand Webinar: Liability Concerns for Firefighter Training & OSHA’s New Recommendations

Oct. 15, 2024

The Critical Importance of Properly Fitted Gear for Female Firefighters

June 26, 2024

Products & Press Releases

Dawn Landers becomes the first-ever Director of Product Management at Witmer Public Safety Group.

Safety & Health

Witmer Public Safety Group Welcomes Dawn Landers as Director of Product Management

Witmer Public Safety Group/TheFireStore

Dec. 12, 2024

The pre-series vehicle will be delivered in mid-2025 and will operate at Dallas Love Field Airport, making it the first airport to receive a PANTHER 6x6 electric.

Rosenbauer Brings PANTHER 6x6 Electric to Dallas Love Field Airport

Rosenbauer America

Dec. 12, 2024

Glympse

Mobile Technology & Accessories

A Holiday Tradition with Proven Success: Glympse’s Santa Tracker

Dec. 11, 2024

Safety Source Mechanical will serve customers throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Vehicle Services & Inspections

Pierce Dealer in Nova Scotia Expands Services

Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.

Dec. 10, 2024

Leadership

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Ex-Suspended Asst. Chief Elected to Lead Lewes, DE, Fire Department

Dec. 12, 2024

History made– Kayla Hawley named first female fire chief of Union City Volunteer FD

First Female Ready to Lead Union City, PA, Fire Department

Dec. 11, 2024

A former firefighter accuses colleagues of harassing him at the Albertville fire station.

Careers & Education

Suit: Ex-Albertville, AL, Firefighter Tricked into Posing with Nude Colleague

Dec. 11, 2024

Toronto’s new Fire Chief was born to be a firefighter

Toronto’s New Fire Chief Says He'll be a 'Champion' for All

Dec. 11, 2024

Apparatus

The Citizens Fire Company in Charlestown, WV, operates this well-equipped 2017 Spartan Smeal 105-foot, rear-mount aerial ladder that carries 202 feet of ground ladders on a 238-inch wheelbase. Note the floor mounted and adjustable slide trays that provide space for saws, portable lighting and forcible entry tools.

The Apparatus Architect: Outfitting Your Truck Company

Dec. 10, 2024

Adams County fire engine wrap highlights deadly fentanyl risks

Adams County, CO, Fire Engine Wrapped with Fentanyl Warnings

Dec. 9, 2024

Explosion Involving Compressed Natural Gas Garbage Truck Injures Arlington Heights Firefighter

Safety & Health

CNG Garbage Truck Explosion Injures Firefighter, Police in Arlington Heights, IL

Dec. 7, 2024

The engine crashed on an icy road Thursday.

Greenwich, CT, Engine Crashes on Icy Road

Dec. 6, 2024

Videos

Chicago Still and Box Alarm 59th and Halsted

Chicago Firefighters Operated at Abandoned Building

Dec. 12, 2024

Small fire at Cook County Building and Chicago City Hall

Operations & Training

Chicago City Hall Evacuated after Small Fire in Records Room

Dec. 11, 2024

Collins firefighters receive robot to help fight industrial fires

Collins, MS, Fire Department's Newest Asset Doesn't Need Turnout Gear

Dec. 11, 2024

Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches thousands of acres, more than 20,000 ordered to evacuate

Ferocious Malibu Wildfire Destroys Structures, Forces Evacuations

Dec. 11, 2024

Rescue

Norwalk firefighters rescue Santa Claus stuck 60 feet above the ground

Technical Rescue

Santa Saved by Norwalk, CT, Rescue Technicians

Dec. 9, 2024

Siloam Springs fire chief speaks on water tower rescue

'I was sweating bullets,' Siloam Springs, AR, Chief Says after Watching High-Angle Rescue

Dec. 5, 2024

Dozens of first responders join together to help with sinkhole search

Technical Rescue

Update: Rescue Op Now a Recovery Effort at Sinkhole in Westmoreland County, PA

Dec. 5, 2024

Rescue effort continues for woman who may have fallen into 30-foot sinkhole in Westmoreland County

Technical Rescue

Watch: Search for Woman Missing in Sinkhole Continues in Unity Township, PA,

Dec. 4, 2024

Safety & Health

Bolton firefighter collapses during call, CPR saves victim and firefighter

Safety & Health

Bolton, CT, Firefighter, Patient Applaud Crew who Saved Them

Dec. 11, 2024

This award celebrates CSFD's exemplary commitment to firefighter safety, health, and wellness through innovative programs and leadership.

Safety & Health

NFFF Honors Colorado Springs Fire Department with Ronald J. Siarnicki Seal of Excellence Award

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Dec. 10, 2024

Safety Harbor fire captain returns home after being hit by SUV outside fire station

Safety & Health

Safety Harbor, FL, Fire Captain Hit by SUV Returns Home

Dec. 10, 2024

The new course focuses on the history of smoke alarm standards, advancements in smoke alarm technology, and how the updated edition addresses modern construction materials and home furnishings.

Careers & Education

First Alert & NVFC Educate Fire Service Community About the Latest Smoke Alarm Standards

Dec. 9, 2024

Community Risk

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Community Risk Reduction

Rogue Fire Brigade Member Arrested by Ramapo, NY, Police

Dec. 9, 2024

Wildfires have been fanned by strong winds recently.

Community Risk Reduction

Red Flag Warnings Issued for Southern California

Dec. 9, 2024

Understanding and meeting the needs of the community requires involving residents in the planning and implementation of resilience initiatives.

The Role of Executive Fire Officers in Building a Resilient Community

Dec. 6, 2024

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Community Risk Reduction

Man Admits Igniting '22 Blaze that Injured Three FDNY Firefighters

Dec. 5, 2024

Operations & Training

The focus on the use of BWCs by EMS prehospital providers is on how video footage is stored and safeguarded.

EMS: Does HIPAA Permit Body-Worn Cameras?

Maggie Coen-Murphy

Dec. 13, 2024

Fire destroys historic church in Marshall

Operations & Training

Fire Destroys Historic Church in Marshall, TX

Dec. 10, 2024

Spring Valley, NY Firefighter Jared Lloyd

NIOSH Cites Issues in Spring Valley, NY, LODD in Assisted Living Facility

Dec. 10, 2024

Wildfire spreads near Malibu amid strong Santa Ana winds

Wildfire Spreads in Malibu Amid Strong Santa Ana Winds

Dec. 10, 2024

Technology

On Dec. 10, 2024, RapidSOS is hosting the UNITE: SPECIAL EVENT to share these new features in detail with 911.

RapidSOS Consolidates Emergency Intelligence to Enable 911 to Make the Right Decisions Faster

Dec. 10, 2024

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2024 Product Showcase

Dec. 5, 2024

This strategic integration combines First Arriving's advanced dashboards and EMS Logik’s cutting-edge technology to streamline and enhance medication management practices in high-pressure environments.

Safety & Health

First Arriving and EMS Logik Announce Strategic Integration Partnership

Dec. 4, 2024

Rescunomics uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver information like user location with altitude and floor level.

Artificial Intelligence

Rescunomics Revolutionizes Public Safety with Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions

Nov. 26, 2024

Careers & Education

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East Orange, NJ, Fire Chief Back at Helm after Three-Year Suspension

Dec. 10, 2024

Daniel McGrath, who is white, said former Fire Chief Donna Lake gave the deputy chief’s job that McGrath was seeking to a Black fire captain who, McGrath alleges, was less qualified.

Careers & Education

Ex-Kansas City, MO, Firefighter Reaches Settlement in Racial Discrimination Claim

Dec. 6, 2024

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Careers & Education

Meadville, PA, Officials Ink Deal with Firefighters' Union

Dec. 5, 2024

A retired firefighter touches the memorial for the Worcester Cold Storage Fire after the 25th anniversary memorial service.

Careers & Education

Photos: Hundreds Gather to Remember Fallen Worcester Firefighters on 25th Anniversary

Dec. 4, 2024

Stations

Safety Habor Firefighters Struck by SUV Outside Fire Station

Safety & Health

Two Firefighters Struck by SUV Outside Safety Harbor, FL, Fire Station

Dec. 6, 2024

'We got it done' Erie community rallies to fix collapsed fire station roof

Community Helps Shovel Snow off Roof of Erie, PA, Fire Station

Dec. 6, 2024

The TG-6H heated bunker gear dryer holds as many as 12 pieces of gear, 6 helmets and 18 accessories.

Safety & Health

Firehouse Labs: Ram Air Gear Dryer TG-6H

Firehouse Staff

Dec. 5, 2024

Firehouse is pleased to present the 11th annual Station Design Awards, which showcases outstanding fire and emergency service facilities.

SD Awards and Conference

Station Design Awards 2024

Dec. 2, 2024

Firehouse Magazine

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