https://www.firerescue1.com/news Fire News en-US Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/iowa-council-votes-to-form-city-fire-department-over-volunteers-objections The 5-0 vote ends months of failed negotiations with the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company, which had sought a three-year transition and operational control, with volunteers previously warning they would quit by Dec. 31 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/iowa-council-votes-to-form-city-fire-department-over-volunteers-objections https://www.firerescue1.com/natural-disaster/hurricane-isaias-kills-at-least-4-knocks-out-power-to-900-000-across-gulf-coast The Category 2 storm tore roofs off Pensacola and Panama City Beach buildings and killed two people under falling trees, as flash flood warnings extend into Georgia, the Carolinas and the Tennessee Valley Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:13:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/natural-disaster/hurricane-isaias-kills-at-least-4-knocks-out-power-to-900-000-across-gulf-coast https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-awards/pa-first-responders-honored-for-hospital-evacuation-during-fire Dozens of fire, EMS and police agencies will be honored Nov. 5 for safely evacuating more than 70 patients from Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City during a February blaze Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-awards/pa-first-responders-honored-for-hospital-evacuation-during-fire https://www.firerescue1.com/fatal-incident/pa-man-kills-8-relatives-friend-before-taking-his-own-life An Erie gunman killed seven relatives and a friend, including a 5-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:52:48 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fatal-incident/pa-man-kills-8-relatives-friend-before-taking-his-own-life https://www.firerescue1.com/idaho-fd-wins-2-3m-grant-to-add-four-person-staffing-at-three-stations The competitive Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant will fund nine new Boise firefighters, expanding four-person engine staffing to three additional city stations Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/idaho-fd-wins-2-3m-grant-to-add-four-person-staffing-at-three-stations https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/calif-governor-signs-bill-ordering-study-on-compensating-pg-e-wildfire-victims-in-full Assembly Bill 2700, pushed by grassroots survivors of the Camp and North Bay fires, requires state regulators to recommend by 2028 how utilities can cover the roughly 30% shortfall victims received through bankruptcy Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/calif-governor-signs-bill-ordering-study-on-compensating-pg-e-wildfire-victims-in-full https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-safety-codes/family-describes-unsafe-conditions-at-property-where-n-c-firefighter-died-battling-blaze A survivor’s daughter alleges the Durham property had no smoke detectors or fire extinguishers, as tax records reveal mismatched occupancy classifications Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:18 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-safety-codes/family-describes-unsafe-conditions-at-property-where-n-c-firefighter-died-battling-blaze https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/pa-fire-chief-joins-crews-on-calls-as-union-warns-of-staffing-shortage Local 860 says Dunmore Chief Christopher DeNaples has been pulled from administrative duty to work firefighting shifts amid a shortage that costs the borough about $260,000 annually in overtime Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:42:18 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/pa-fire-chief-joins-crews-on-calls-as-union-warns-of-staffing-shortage https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/wash-citys-budget-proposal-would-eliminate-crisis-response-team Tacoma City Manager Hyun Kim's 2027-2028 budget proposal would eliminate both alternative response programs to help close a $40 million shortfall Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:29:39 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/wash-citys-budget-proposal-would-eliminate-crisis-response-team https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-firehouses-close-as-sick-leave-drives-ot-costs-toward-5m Two Lowell fire stations closed after firefighters took 527 sick days in the first 77 days of fiscal 2027, pushing overtime toward nearly $5 million Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:16:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-firehouses-close-as-sick-leave-drives-ot-costs-toward-5m https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/iowa-council-votes-to-form-city-fire-department-over-volunteers-objections The 5-0 vote ends months of failed negotiations with the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company, which had sought a three-year transition and operational control, with volunteers previously warning they would quit by Dec. 31 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer-fire-service/iowa-council-votes-to-form-city-fire-department-over-volunteers-objections https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/iowa-firefighter-dies-after-medical-emergency-following-structure-fire Council Bluffs firefighter Charles Jones, who served 19 years as a firefighter and medic, died after suffering a medical emergency following his response to a structure fire, officials said Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:43:42 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/iowa-firefighter-dies-after-medical-emergency-following-structure-fire https://www.firerescue1.com/natural-disaster/hurricane-isaias-kills-at-least-4-knocks-out-power-to-900-000-across-gulf-coast The Category 2 storm tore roofs off Pensacola and Panama City Beach buildings and killed two people under falling trees, as flash flood warnings extend into Georgia, the Carolinas and the Tennessee Valley Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:13:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/natural-disaster/hurricane-isaias-kills-at-least-4-knocks-out-power-to-900-000-across-gulf-coast https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-awards/pa-first-responders-honored-for-hospital-evacuation-during-fire Dozens of fire, EMS and police agencies will be honored Nov. 5 for safely evacuating more than 70 patients from Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City during a February blaze Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-awards/pa-first-responders-honored-for-hospital-evacuation-during-fire https://www.firerescue1.com/fatal-incident/pa-man-kills-8-relatives-friend-before-taking-his-own-life An Erie gunman killed seven relatives and a friend, including a 5-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:52:48 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fatal-incident/pa-man-kills-8-relatives-friend-before-taking-his-own-life https://www.firerescue1.com/idaho-fd-wins-2-3m-grant-to-add-four-person-staffing-at-three-stations The competitive Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant will fund nine new Boise firefighters, expanding four-person engine staffing to three additional city stations Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/idaho-fd-wins-2-3m-grant-to-add-four-person-staffing-at-three-stations https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/calif-governor-signs-bill-ordering-study-on-compensating-pg-e-wildfire-victims-in-full Assembly Bill 2700, pushed by grassroots survivors of the Camp and North Bay fires, requires state regulators to recommend by 2028 how utilities can cover the roughly 30% shortfall victims received through bankruptcy Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/calif-governor-signs-bill-ordering-study-on-compensating-pg-e-wildfire-victims-in-full https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-safety-codes/family-describes-unsafe-conditions-at-property-where-n-c-firefighter-died-battling-blaze A survivor’s daughter alleges the Durham property had no smoke detectors or fire extinguishers, as tax records reveal mismatched occupancy classifications Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:18 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-safety-codes/family-describes-unsafe-conditions-at-property-where-n-c-firefighter-died-battling-blaze https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/n-c-firefighter-dies-battling-structure-fire-two-others-injured The Durham Fire Department confirmed a firefighter died and two otherss were injured while fighting a fire near South Miami Boulevard Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/n-c-firefighter-dies-battling-structure-fire-two-others-injured https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-firehouses-close-as-sick-leave-drives-ot-costs-toward-5m Two Lowell fire stations closed after firefighters took 527 sick days in the first 77 days of fiscal 2027, pushing overtime toward nearly $5 million Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:16:30 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/labor-and-union-issues/mass-firehouses-close-as-sick-leave-drives-ot-costs-toward-5m https://www.firerescue1.com/new-report-details-over-200-recommendations-after-deadly-southern-california-fires The UL Research Institutes' Fire Safety Research Institute analysis cites interconnected system failures for the tragic outcomes of the 2025 firestorm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:13:54 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/new-report-details-over-200-recommendations-after-deadly-southern-california-fires https://www.firerescue1.com/station-design/cleveland-unveils-245-million-plan-to-repair-and-replace-aging-fire-stations With 87% of its fire stations over 40 years old, Cleveland's plan would repair 12, renovate or expand another 12, and replace 10 others while improving firefighter safety features and bringing EMS units back into fire stations Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:50:06 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/station-design/cleveland-unveils-245-million-plan-to-repair-and-replace-aging-fire-stations https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/an-extremely-dark-day-n-c-firefighter-killed-in-roof-collapse-during-search-is-identified Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes, who joined the department in May 2025, was fatally injured searching for victims when part of the building’s roof and second floor collapsed, trapping firefighters Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:40:02 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/an-extremely-dark-day-n-c-firefighter-killed-in-roof-collapse-during-search-is-identified https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/pa-fire-chief-joins-crews-on-calls-as-union-warns-of-staffing-shortage Local 860 says Dunmore Chief Christopher DeNaples has been pulled from administrative duty to work firefighting shifts amid a shortage that costs the borough about $260,000 annually in overtime Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:42:18 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-chief/pa-fire-chief-joins-crews-on-calls-as-union-warns-of-staffing-shortage 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/drones/introducing-terrain-follow-less-altitude-management-more-mission-focus Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:41:32 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/drones/introducing-terrain-follow-less-altitude-management-more-mission-focus https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/texas-fd-to-evaluate-new-thermal-imaging-helmet-system-in-396k-pilot-program The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake's C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:51:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/texas-fd-to-evaluate-new-thermal-imaging-helmet-system-in-396k-pilot-program https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/t-mobile-appoints-chris-sambar-chief-enterprise-officer-and-evolves-leadership-team-to-advance-its-next-era-of-strategic-growth-and-innovation Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:39:40 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/t-mobile-appoints-chris-sambar-chief-enterprise-officer-and-evolves-leadership-team-to-advance-its-next-era-of-strategic-growth-and-innovation https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-delivers-opportunity-to-connect-learn-and-shape-the-future-of-public-safety-communications Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:17:43 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-delivers-opportunity-to-connect-learn-and-shape-the-future-of-public-safety-communications https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/incident-management/first-due-named-to-the-inc-5000-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:32 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/incident-management/first-due-named-to-the-inc-5000-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/helmets/team-wendy-announces-title-sponsorship-of-the-jorge-pastore-foundation Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:03:24 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/helmets/team-wendy-announces-title-sponsorship-of-the-jorge-pastore-foundation https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/exhaust-removal-systems/planning-for-cleaner-air-in-todays-fire-stations How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:50 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/exhaust-removal-systems/planning-for-cleaner-air-in-todays-fire-stations