Va. county approves fire and EMS study outlining staffing, response improvements Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies

Va. county approves fire and EMS study outlining staffing, response improvements

Frozen lakes, no hydrants hinder response to Mass. house fire A three-alarm blaze in Monson forced firefighters to rely on tanker shuttles as limited water access hampered suppression efforts

Frozen lakes, no hydrants hinder response to Mass. house fire

‘It’s what I’ve been trained to do’: Ret. FF/EMT aids victims in R.I. hockey arena shooting Lacking bandages, Glenn Narodowy improvised bleeding control and began triaging victims where they fell

‘It’s what I’ve been trained to do’: Ret. FF/EMT aids victims in R.I. hockey arena shooting

Ga. fire department adds ALS to frontline engine for first time Paulding County officials say placing paramedics on Engine 13 will reduce response gaps and strengthen countywide medical coverage

Ga. fire department adds ALS to frontline engine for first time

Idaho firefighter wounded in ambush retires after 24 years Coeur d'Alene Engineer David Tysdal, who warned crews of an active shooter despite life-threatening injuries, continues working to regain the use of his legs

Idaho firefighter wounded in ambush retires after 24 years

25-foot buffer zone proposal moves forward to protect Ky. first responders The proposed Halo Act would criminalize interfering with Kentucky firefighters, EMTs and law enforcement within 25 feet after a warning

25-foot buffer zone proposal moves forward to protect Ky. first responders

How’s your leadership pipeline? Battalion Chief Jesse Schilling shares advice for navigating career transitions and strengthening your bench

How’s your leadership pipeline?

Running on empty: How a proactive hydration policy refuels firefighters Medford Fire’s hydration policy identifies triggers for administration of IV fluids — part of a three-pronged approach to rehab

Running on empty: How a proactive hydration policy refuels firefighters

Pipeline damaged by snow caused blast critically injuring N.Y. fire chief, firefighters State police said a propane line was damaged when the Abundant Life Fellowship Church shifted under heavy snow, allowing gas to build up before a furnace ignited a catastrophic blas

Pipeline damaged by snow caused blast critically injuring N.Y. fire chief, firefighters

4 Conn. FDs file lawsuit after officials close volunteer fire department Yantic, Taftville, Occum and Laurel Hill departments allege the Norwich city manager and fire chief exceeded their authority by imposing a unified command policy

4 Conn. FDs file lawsuit after officials close volunteer fire department

Watch: Workers rescued from scaffolding collapse at Calif. high-rise Sacramento firefighters rescued two construction workers who were left dangling outside the eight-story building after one side of their scaffolding collapsed

Watch: Workers rescued from scaffolding collapse at Calif. high-rise

New Calif. firefighters complete training to staff formerly closed engine company The Chico Fire Department put newly hired recruits through live burn drills ahead of launching Engine 1, restoring a dedicated downtown engine to improve response times

New Calif. firefighters complete training to staff formerly closed engine company

IAFC selects former N.C. fire, acting U.S. Fire Administrator as CEO Donna Black brings nearly three decades of fire service leadership, including roles as fire chief in Duck, IAFC president and board chair, and acting U.S. Fire Administrator

IAFC selects former N.C. fire, acting U.S. Fire Administrator as CEO

Minn. FD, PD remember first responders slain during domestic violence call Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff

Minn. FD, PD remember first responders slain during domestic violence call

AI weighs in on its own potential in fire and EMS How AI will reshape the future of fire‑EMS operations, dispatch and governance, according to the ChatGPT

AI weighs in on its own potential in fire and EMS

Ala. ' Stretcher Push Curling' video goes viral East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena

Ala. ' Stretcher Push Curling' video goes viral

Tools, autonomy and trust: The foundation of fireground decision-making Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure

Tools, autonomy and trust: The foundation of fireground decision-making

4 killed, at least 29 injured in Colo. 30-vehicle pileup Blowing dirt and heavy winds drove visibility to near zero on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, triggering crashes involving several vehicles

4 killed, at least 29 injured in Colo. 30-vehicle pileup

4 firefighters injured as Okla. wildfires burn more than 155,000 acres Three firefighters were hurt when their truck rolled over in Beaver County; another was injured in a separate crash

4 firefighters injured as Okla. wildfires burn more than 155,000 acres

Colo. residents rally behind Chief Sendelbach with petition, fundraiser as termination process moves forward A petition calling for the Loveland chief's reinstatement and a "no confidence" vote in the board gained hundreds of signatures, while a GoFundMe for his legal fees drew quick support

Colo. residents rally behind Chief Sendelbach with petition, fundraiser as termination process moves forward

Md. firefighters injured during multiple rescues at apartment fire Baltimore County firefighters rescued multiple people from a second-floor fire in Woodlawn

Md. firefighters injured during multiple rescues at apartment fire

N.Y. firefighter in critical condition after church explosion A firefighter is one of two people who are in critical condition after a suspected propane explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship in the Town of Boonville

N.Y. firefighter in critical condition after church explosion

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

Pediatric ED readiness guidance could save thousands of lives — and EMS has a role to play

When commercial fires don’t go as planned Lessons learned in managing a simultaneous hazmat run, resource confusion and limited access

When commercial fires don’t go as planned

N.Y. FD honors fallen firefighter with vigil, park renaming on anniversary of LODD The Binghamton Fire Department marked the first anniversary of John "JR" Gaudet’s line-of-duty death as city leaders renamed West End Park in his memory

N.Y. FD honors fallen firefighter with vigil, park renaming on anniversary of LODD

Off-duty Tenn. firefighter helps save 3 people from house fire Covington Firefighter Terrance Smith spotted smoke while driving home after a 24-hour shift and alerted residents

Off-duty Tenn. firefighter helps save 3 people from house fire

Colo. fire board moves forward with intent to terminate fire chief The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board unanimously approved sending Chief Tim Sendelbach a letter of intent to terminate

Colo. fire board moves forward with intent to terminate fire chief

3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at R.I. hockey rink Police say the gunman was among three people killed in a targeted shooting tied to a family dispute at a Pawtucket hockey rink

3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at R.I. hockey rink

FDNY warns hydrant-blocking is delaying firefighting across city A 157% spike in 311 complaints and repeated incidents at active fire scenes have prompted criminal summonses and steep fines

FDNY warns hydrant-blocking is delaying firefighting across city

Dozens of wildfires, brush fires burn across Fla. counties Hillsborough County crews fought 16 wildfires Sunday, including a 350-acre fire near Bethlehem Cemetery

Dozens of wildfires, brush fires burn across Fla. counties