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Hambden Township officials face scrutiny over financial oversight of a fire department that receives nearly $800,000 a year in public funding

UC Merced researchers found the share of homes destroyed after wildfire exposure rose from about 3% to 18% over two decades despite efforts to harden properties

West Virginia University researchers are testing a system that would allow satellites to detect wildfires and reposition themselves to provide crews with more frequent data on fire behavior

The Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk will bolster the county fire department's aerial firefighting fleet

Families of the firefighters killed in the 2022 Stricker Street fire are pursuing negligence, wrongful death and state-created danger claims

Fellow cadets immediately assisted the student before on-site paramedics began providing medical care at the College of the Sequoias

Reading firefighters responded to about 300 needless alarms in three months, prompting a $500 flat fee intended to encourage better alarm system maintenance

The ambulance was stolen from Fort Worth Fire Station 4 before a pursuit on I-35 ended with a DPS trooper fatally shooting the suspect

After crews transported a heart attack patient to the hospital, the Prosper battalion chief Jason Graham stayed behind

Leslie R. Washington suffered a medical emergency while responding to the Bear Trap Fire near the Minnesota-Canada border

Hambden Township officials face scrutiny over financial oversight of a fire department that receives nearly $800,000 a year in public funding

UC Merced researchers found the share of homes destroyed after wildfire exposure rose from about 3% to 18% over two decades despite efforts to harden properties

West Virginia University researchers are testing a system that would allow satellites to detect wildfires and reposition themselves to provide crews with more frequent data on fire behavior

The Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk will bolster the county fire department's aerial firefighting fleet

Families of the firefighters killed in the 2022 Stricker Street fire are pursuing negligence, wrongful death and state-created danger claims

Dyess Air Force Base Fire Capt. Lawson C. “Gus” Stuart entered a trench without shoring, a harness or other safety gear to reach a critically injured construction worker

The change gives Deputy Chief Sarah Fisher authority over wildfire response, aviation, spending and resource allocation while leaving field-level fire operations unchanged

Fellow cadets immediately assisted the student before on-site paramedics began providing medical care at the College of the Sequoias

Local 858 alleges Colorado Professional Fire Fighters and the IAFF are refusing to honor members’ votes to disaffiliate

Six communities are heading back to voters after rejected public safety millages left first responders facing potential staffing, equipment and service cuts

In partnership with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., the International Association of Fire Chiefs announced the 2026 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees at Fire-Rescue International in Kansas City

A 2026 lumber mill fire reinforces the lesson that silo construction and contents must be identified before crews commit to suppression tactics

Modern decontamination practices are reducing cancer risk for firefighters by removing toxic fire byproducts from gear, skin, and equipment.

The Merced Fire Department now has a firefighter/paramedic on duty around the clock at every station as medical calls continue to rise

Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response

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.

Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away

Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together

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

The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs

Warranty registration, size-fit tools, product updates and community connection all in one place

New map layers give public safety agencies real-time fire detection and smoke conditions integrated directly into LiveOps at no additional cost

The upgraded CAD system will significantly enhance how the city manages more than 200,000 incidents per year, coordinates resources and uses real-time intelligence — including integrated autonomous drone operations

The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs

Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth

Fire departments are investing in exhaust removal and air filtration systems to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxic particulates inside stations

The Ricochet PPE Award Program will provide 15 volunteer departments with 75 sets of specialized gear for EMS, wildland and technical rescue operations