https://www.firerescue1.com/news Fire News en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:09 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/search-rescue/honolulu-firefighters-rescue-6-from-3-alarm-condo-fire Firefighters believe the Waipahu condominium fire may have involved a lithium-ion battery Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:09 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/search-rescue/honolulu-firefighters-rescue-6-from-3-alarm-condo-fire https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/staffing-doesnt-meet-the-need-calif-ff-earns-more-than-1m-in-overtime-over-3-years A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and paramedic vacancies continue to drive overtime costs Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:22:25 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/staffing-doesnt-meet-the-need-calif-ff-earns-more-than-1m-in-overtime-over-3-years https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/md-firefighter-indicted-on-in-station-sex-offense-charges A Baltimore County volunteer firefighter faces felony and misdemeanor charges after being accused of groping a colleague and watching her shower Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:36:34 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/md-firefighter-indicted-on-in-station-sex-offense-charges https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-fire-chief-faces-unanimous-no-confidence-vote The Chelmsford firefighters' union voted no confidence in Chief Gary Ryan, citing several issues, including the department’s response following the serious injury of firefighter Nicholas Spinale Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:22:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-fire-chief-faces-unanimous-no-confidence-vote https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/renowned-conn-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-surgical-complications Veteran New Haven firefighter/paramedic Thomas “TJ” Kochera was credited with numerous lifesaving rescues and cardiac arrest saves Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:04:52 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/renowned-conn-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-surgical-complications https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-over-s-c-fire-engine-crash The lawsuit alleges negligence and recklessness after a Columbia-Richland fire engine responding to a house fire struck and killed a driver Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:49:16 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-over-s-c-fire-engine-crash https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-stations-and-firehouses/mich-township-unveils-new-24m-fire-station-public-works-facility Grand Blanc Township’s new 60,000-square-foot public safety and public works complex was opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:38:21 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-stations-and-firehouses/mich-township-unveils-new-24m-fire-station-public-works-facility https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/conn-firefighters-evicted-from-firehouse-in-latest-dispute-over-command-structure-volunteer-fds State marshals served an eviction order, forcing the Taftville Fire Company to leave its city-owned firehouse as Norwich moved to stake control of city-owned apparatus Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:44:33 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/conn-firefighters-evicted-from-firehouse-in-latest-dispute-over-command-structure-volunteer-fds https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/n-c-firefighters-push-for-expanded-retirement-benefit About 150 Greensboro firefighters packed City Council chambers to support a special separation allowance they say would help recruitment, retention and long-term competitiveness Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:40:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/n-c-firefighters-push-for-expanded-retirement-benefit https://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-fire-and-crash-incidents/we-were-lucky-150-evacuated-from-inside-pa-tunnel-during-truck-fire Firefighters battled a fully involved truck fire inside the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel after a commercial vehicle driver suffered a medical emergency Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:35:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-fire-and-crash-incidents/we-were-lucky-150-evacuated-from-inside-pa-tunnel-during-truck-fire https://www.firerescue1.com/search-rescue/honolulu-firefighters-rescue-6-from-3-alarm-condo-fire Firefighters believe the Waipahu condominium fire may have involved a lithium-ion battery Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:09 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/search-rescue/honolulu-firefighters-rescue-6-from-3-alarm-condo-fire https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/staffing-doesnt-meet-the-need-calif-ff-earns-more-than-1m-in-overtime-over-3-years A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and paramedic vacancies continue to drive overtime costs Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:22:25 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/staffing-doesnt-meet-the-need-calif-ff-earns-more-than-1m-in-overtime-over-3-years https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/ill-grants-fund-equipment-purchases-for-fire-ems-agencies Fire departments and EMS providers across west-central Illinois received funding through the Illinois Small Equipment Grant Program Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:56:19 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/ill-grants-fund-equipment-purchases-for-fire-ems-agencies https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/md-firefighter-indicted-on-in-station-sex-offense-charges A Baltimore County volunteer firefighter faces felony and misdemeanor charges after being accused of groping a colleague and watching her shower Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:36:34 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/md-firefighter-indicted-on-in-station-sex-offense-charges https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/6-ill-volunteer-fire-departments-receive-federal-grants Fire departments across west-central Illinois will receive funding through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:26:27 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/6-ill-volunteer-fire-departments-receive-federal-grants https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-fire-chief-faces-unanimous-no-confidence-vote The Chelmsford firefighters' union voted no confidence in Chief Gary Ryan, citing several issues, including the department’s response following the serious injury of firefighter Nicholas Spinale Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:22:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-fire-chief-faces-unanimous-no-confidence-vote https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/renowned-conn-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-surgical-complications Veteran New Haven firefighter/paramedic Thomas “TJ” Kochera was credited with numerous lifesaving rescues and cardiac arrest saves Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:04:52 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/renowned-conn-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-surgical-complications https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-over-s-c-fire-engine-crash The lawsuit alleges negligence and recklessness after a Columbia-Richland fire engine responding to a house fire struck and killed a driver Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:49:16 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-over-s-c-fire-engine-crash https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/renowned-conn-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-surgical-complications Veteran New Haven firefighter/paramedic Thomas “TJ” Kochera was credited with numerous lifesaving rescues and cardiac arrest saves Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:04:52 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/renowned-conn-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-surgical-complications https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/ill-fd-seeks-fema-grant-to-add-firefighter-paramedics Painesville officials are pursuing funding for firefighter/paramedic positions as call volume has nearly doubled since staffing levels were reduced Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:37:50 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/ill-fd-seeks-fema-grant-to-add-firefighter-paramedics https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/judge-grants-conn-officials-access-to-volunteer-firehouse-apparatus-for-career-staff A New London Superior Court judge approved Norwich’s request to access the Taftville volunteer firehouse and city-owned fire trucks as officials move to place paid firefighters at the station Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:05:28 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/judge-grants-conn-officials-access-to-volunteer-firehouse-apparatus-for-career-staff https://www.firerescue1.com/2-killed-in-collision-with-cal-fire-engine-responding-to-wildfire A Mini Cooper collided with a CAL FIRE rig, killing the driver and a 10-year-old passenger and injuring three firefighters Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:23:46 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/2-killed-in-collision-with-cal-fire-engine-responding-to-wildfire https://www.firerescue1.com/911-and-dispatch/it-was-hard-keeping-it-together-dispatcher-who-took-boston-ffs-mayday-call-remembers-friend-at-funeral A Boston dispatcher who took the fatal mayday call joined family and firefighters in honoring Robert “BK” Kilduff Jr. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:55:44 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/911-and-dispatch/it-was-hard-keeping-it-together-dispatcher-who-took-boston-ffs-mayday-call-remembers-friend-at-funeral https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/n-c-officials-may-eliminate-firefighter-manpower-unit Squad 410 firefighters said they were shocked by the proposed elimination of the Cabarrus County support unit, which officials say is no longer needed as more departments add paid staff Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:08:56 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/n-c-officials-may-eliminate-firefighter-manpower-unit https://www.firerescue1.com/mutual-aid/who-likes-who-mutual-aid-we-must-stop-this-pervasive-problem Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response Wed, 13 May 2026 16:52:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/mutual-aid/who-likes-who-mutual-aid-we-must-stop-this-pervasive-problem https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/no-gray-area-the-emt-photo-that-could-end-a-career-and-spark-massive-liability My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario. Wed, 06 May 2026 14:46:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/no-gray-area-the-emt-photo-that-could-end-a-career-and-spark-massive-liability https://www.firerescue1.com/leadership/firefighter-exodus-a-roundup-of-mass-resignations Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:04:39 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/leadership/firefighter-exodus-a-roundup-of-mass-resignations https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-based-ems/pediatric-ed-readiness-guidance-could-save-thousands-of-lives-and-ems-has-a-role-to-play Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:09:27 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-based-ems/pediatric-ed-readiness-guidance-could-save-thousands-of-lives-and-ems-has-a-role-to-play https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/seattles-mary-pang-war A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:27:56 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/seattles-mary-pang-war https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/too-much-pride-spokane-fd-participation-in-pride-parade-prompts-debate The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:01:52 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/too-much-pride-spokane-fd-participation-in-pride-parade-prompts-debate https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-highlight-global-public-safety-communications-lessons-from-the-worlds-biggest-soccer-event This session will bring together leading public safety and communications experts to examine how FirstNet, the dedicated public safety communications network, was leveraged to support planning, operations, and response during a global-scale sporting event Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:01:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-highlight-global-public-safety-communications-lessons-from-the-worlds-biggest-soccer-event https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/training-products/whp-trainingtowers-renewed-sourcewell-cooperative-contract Expanding fire training procurement Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:38:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/training-products/whp-trainingtowers-renewed-sourcewell-cooperative-contract https://www.firerescue1.com/uas-uav-and-drones/dallas-police-fire-departments-partner-on-new-emergency-drone-program Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders Sat, 30 May 2026 12:21:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/uas-uav-and-drones/dallas-police-fire-departments-partner-on-new-emergency-drone-program https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/minneapolis-fire-department-prepares-to-add-three-new-pierce-enforcer-pumpers-to-front-line-fleet The department’s transition to Pierce custom chassis pumpers reflects a commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency and apparatus built specifically for urban fire service demands Thu, 28 May 2026 21:37:57 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/minneapolis-fire-department-prepares-to-add-three-new-pierce-enforcer-pumpers-to-front-line-fleet https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/commemorating-25-years-registration-opens-for-annual-9-11-memorial-stair-climb-at-lambeau-field The 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will commemorate the 25th year since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Registration is now open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing Thu, 21 May 2026 22:01:29 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/commemorating-25-years-registration-opens-for-annual-9-11-memorial-stair-climb-at-lambeau-field https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/pierce-manufacturing-demonstrates-the-future-of-fire-apparatus-innovation-at-fdic-international-2026 Pierce Manufacturing demonstrated how fire apparatus innovation, connected technologies and evolving manufacturing advancements are driving the future of the fire service Thu, 21 May 2026 21:57:09 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/pierce-manufacturing-demonstrates-the-future-of-fire-apparatus-innovation-at-fdic-international-2026 https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Fire-Software/pstrax-partners-with-fleetio-to-streamline-fleet-and-equipment-management Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets Mon, 18 May 2026 17:43:44 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Fire-Software/pstrax-partners-with-fleetio-to-streamline-fleet-and-equipment-management