FireRescue1 Top Stories

Stop pretending you have a fire department
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves

FDIC 2024: Chief David Rhodes talks ‘fire service culture war’
The FDIC education director urged firefighters to become “revolutionaries” who don’t watch from the outside but rather make change from within fire service institutions

Miss. firefighter fatally shot in domestic dispute
Authorities say a Jackson firefighter is dead following a domestic dispute and standoff

Coast Guard finds FDNY at fault in fatal fireboat crash
A visiting firefighter from Belgium was killed when the fireboat struck another vessel

FDIC 2024: ‘We must be OK letting firefighters be firefighters’
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny

Ga. firefighters rescue man trapped in 24-inch drain pipe
Catoosa County officials believe the man might have been trapped for more than a day

Rebuilding Notre Dame: Modern fire solutions blended with historic architecture
Four fire suppression tactics were included in the restoration of the beloved Paris landmark

Webinar: HeartStart a way to prioritize your heart health: A vital message for first responders
Addressing the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease

Rising from the ashes of grief: Firefighter widows carry on legacies through advocacy
After losing their partners in separate fires, Celeste Flynn, Clara Fenelon and Sara Laird are working together to prevent future firefighter fatalities

FDIC 2024 Product Watch: Hot gear and tech tools to check out
The exhibit hall features thousands of products and services for fire departments and EMS agencies