https://www.firerescue1.com/news Fire News en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/Photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-atlanta-squad-4 Crews overcame difficult stairway access to contain an attic fire with extension into wall spaces Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/Photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-atlanta-squad-4 https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/ohio-township-boosts-firefighter-pay-adds-lateral-hiring-to-fill-vacancy Hinckley Township officials approved higher wages and new hiring options as the department struggles to recruit and retain full-time firefighters amid regional shortages Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:14:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/ohio-township-boosts-firefighter-pay-adds-lateral-hiring-to-fill-vacancy https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/boston-mayor-appoints-new-fire-commissioner Mayor Michelle Wu appointed a 35-year department veteran to lead Boston Fire, marking a historic first as he prepares to take over later this month Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:47:08 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/boston-mayor-appoints-new-fire-commissioner https://www.firerescue1.com/incident-command/md-county-budget-adds-12-battalion-chiefs-to-boost-fireground-command-safety Baltimore County's $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/incident-command/md-county-budget-adds-12-battalion-chiefs-to-boost-fireground-command-safety https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/rfk-jr-lifts-hiring-freeze-for-9-11-health-program-allowing-staff-expansion The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:13 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/rfk-jr-lifts-hiring-freeze-for-9-11-health-program-allowing-staff-expansion https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/kan-firefighter-suffers-fatal-medical-emergency-during-training Gov. Laura Kelly ordered flags across Kansas to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Carl “Levi” Evans, a Greeley County volunteer firefighter and former deputy sheriff Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:24:05 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/kan-firefighter-suffers-fatal-medical-emergency-during-training https://www.firerescue1.com/technical-rescue/worker-killed-another-injured-in-calif-tunnel-collapse Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:57:03 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technical-rescue/worker-killed-another-injured-in-calif-tunnel-collapse https://www.firerescue1.com/safety/mass-firefighter-upgraded-to-stable-condition-after-academy-fall Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale remains in intensive care after a 40-foot fall, with more surgeries ahead as his recovery continues. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:37:31 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/safety/mass-firefighter-upgraded-to-stable-condition-after-academy-fall https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/fla-county-weighs-shifting-fire-rescue-from-sheriffs-control Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:02:04 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/fla-county-weighs-shifting-fire-rescue-from-sheriffs-control https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/n-y-fire-departments-push-to-recruit-volunteers-amid-staffing-strain Volunteer fire departments across Niagara County are opening their doors to attract new members as busy schedules, training demands and economic pressures shrink the volunteer pool Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:53:44 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/n-y-fire-departments-push-to-recruit-volunteers-amid-staffing-strain https://www.firerescue1.com/Photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-atlanta-squad-4 Crews overcame difficult stairway access to contain an attic fire with extension into wall spaces Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/Photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-atlanta-squad-4 https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/ohio-township-boosts-firefighter-pay-adds-lateral-hiring-to-fill-vacancy Hinckley Township officials approved higher wages and new hiring options as the department struggles to recruit and retain full-time firefighters amid regional shortages Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:14:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/ohio-township-boosts-firefighter-pay-adds-lateral-hiring-to-fill-vacancy https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/boston-mayor-appoints-new-fire-commissioner Mayor Michelle Wu appointed a 35-year department veteran to lead Boston Fire, marking a historic first as he prepares to take over later this month Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:47:08 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/boston-mayor-appoints-new-fire-commissioner https://www.firerescue1.com/incident-command/md-county-budget-adds-12-battalion-chiefs-to-boost-fireground-command-safety Baltimore County's $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/incident-command/md-county-budget-adds-12-battalion-chiefs-to-boost-fireground-command-safety https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/nev-man-sues-city-over-misplaced-severed-finger A lawsuit claims Henderson firefighters failed to preserve and deliver a severed finger to hospital staff, leaving doctors unable to reattach it after more than 12 hours without proper care Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:23:57 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legal/nev-man-sues-city-over-misplaced-severed-finger https://www.firerescue1.com/Arson-Investigation/ohio-firefighter-accused-of-killing-woman-setting-fire-responding-to-scene Prosecutors say Ansonia firefighter shot the victim multiple times, ignited her home and later joined fellow firefighters at the blaze Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:04:27 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/Arson-Investigation/ohio-firefighter-accused-of-killing-woman-setting-fire-responding-to-scene https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/rfk-jr-lifts-hiring-freeze-for-9-11-health-program-allowing-staff-expansion The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:13 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/rfk-jr-lifts-hiring-freeze-for-9-11-health-program-allowing-staff-expansion https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/when-the-record-pauses-remembrance-must-not A government shutdown has delayed official reporting, but the fire service cannot afford to overlook those who died in the line of duty Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/when-the-record-pauses-remembrance-must-not https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-based-ems/n-y-to-mandate-dash-cameras-in-all-ambulances A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-based-ems/n-y-to-mandate-dash-cameras-in-all-ambulances https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/when-the-record-pauses-remembrance-must-not A government shutdown has delayed official reporting, but the fire service cannot afford to overlook those who died in the line of duty Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/when-the-record-pauses-remembrance-must-not https://www.firerescue1.com/national-fallen-firefighters-foundation/fed-funding-lapse-disrupts-national-fallen-firefighters-memorial-weekend-ahead-of-annual-tribute Shutdown shutters the Emmitsburg campus to the public, but officials say Memorial Weekend ceremonies honoring 204 fallen firefighters will still proceed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:48:52 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/national-fallen-firefighters-foundation/fed-funding-lapse-disrupts-national-fallen-firefighters-memorial-weekend-ahead-of-annual-tribute https://www.firerescue1.com/911-and-dispatch/ind-fd-launches-program-to-divert-non-emergency-911-calls-to-nurses In Terre Haute, where call volume is rising and about 20% are non-urgent, the Crosswalk to Care program connects low-acuity callers to nurse-guided care, easing strain on EMS Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:41 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/911-and-dispatch/ind-fd-launches-program-to-divert-non-emergency-911-calls-to-nurses https://www.firerescue1.com/social-media-for-firefighters/conn-deputy-chief-suspended-over-derogatory-facebook-comment-about-mayor A firefighter in Taftville was placed on a 90-day suspension after making a comment about Norwich’s mayor, prompting a response from department leaders and the mayor Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:39:14 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/social-media-for-firefighters/conn-deputy-chief-suspended-over-derogatory-facebook-comment-about-mayor https://www.firerescue1.com/incident-command/md-county-budget-adds-12-battalion-chiefs-to-boost-fireground-command-safety Baltimore County's $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/incident-command/md-county-budget-adds-12-battalion-chiefs-to-boost-fireground-command-safety 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/search-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:13:37 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/search-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters https://www.firerescue1.com/risk-management/chicagos-fireground-sop-shift-why-should-you-care Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:42:48 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/risk-management/chicagos-fireground-sop-shift-why-should-you-care https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/ten-8-fire-safety-expands-service-and-support-across-ala-and-miss Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:25:44 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/ten-8-fire-safety-expands-service-and-support-across-ala-and-miss https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/milestone-delivery-for-pierce-1-000th-paccar-mx-13-engine-powers-new-107-ascendant-heavy-duty-aerial-ladder-for-broussard-fire-department The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:07:58 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/milestone-delivery-for-pierce-1-000th-paccar-mx-13-engine-powers-new-107-ascendant-heavy-duty-aerial-ladder-for-broussard-fire-department https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/records-management-system-rms/eso-acquires-d2i-accelerating-emergency-intelligence-to-drive-performance-and-improve-outcomes-across-fire-ems-and-health-systems ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:40:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/records-management-system-rms/eso-acquires-d2i-accelerating-emergency-intelligence-to-drive-performance-and-improve-outcomes-across-fire-ems-and-health-systems https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/dispatch-call-centers-911/saskatoon-fire-department-launches-octave-oncall-dispatch-to-enhance-emergency-response The new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system from Octave, the potential software spinoff from Hexagon AB, introduces advanced tools that streamline communication, accelerate response times and support more informed decision-making during emergencies and major events Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:26:23 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/dispatch-call-centers-911/saskatoon-fire-department-launches-octave-oncall-dispatch-to-enhance-emergency-response https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/exhaust-removal-systems/continuous-protection-from-airborne-toxins MagneGrip delivers fully integrated clean air solutions to protect firefighter health by combining source-capture exhaust removal with air purification systems that continuously improve the quality of the air circulating throughout the station Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:42:08 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/exhaust-removal-systems/continuous-protection-from-airborne-toxins https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/over-300-mass-fds-share-5m-in-grants-for-new-equipment Essex and Gloucester departments are among 307 across the state sharing $5 million in state funding to buy updated protective gear and vehicle stabilization equipment Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:35:03 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grant-center/over-300-mass-fds-share-5m-in-grants-for-new-equipment https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/turnoutgear/witmer-public-safety-group-acquires-3-rivers-fire-equipment-company This acquisition strengthens WPSG’s presence in Western Pennsylvania and enhances its ability to deliver hands-on service, product expertise, and support to fire departments across the region Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:08:34 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/turnoutgear/witmer-public-safety-group-acquires-3-rivers-fire-equipment-company