FireRescue1 Top Stories

N.C. firefighter killed, 2 injured in training accident
A Riceville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was killed and two others injured in an ATV accident during a training exercise in Montreat, North Carolina

Trump orders consolidation of federal wildland firefighting under Interior Department
President Trump has ordered the consolidation of federal wildfire response into a new agency under the Interior Department, moving thousands from the Forest Service despite expert warnings of higher costs and increased fire risks

A timeline of federal program changes impacting the fire service
Explore how President Trump's budget cuts are impacting the National Fire Academy, FEMA grants for fire departments, and NIOSH firefighter safety programs

Safety Stand Down 2025: How will your department mark the event?
Chief Jason Caughey calls on organizations and individuals alike to prioritize firefighter mental health

Va. firefighter's appeal over medical marijuana use denied by grievance panel
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of firefighter Brandon Beltaine over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use, citing the city's substance abuse policy and concerns over federal compliance

‘Like being picked last for kickball’: Some women report feeling excluded on the job
Study finds female firefighters often lack the same group identity and support that male colleagues enjoy.

Watch: Ill. battalion chief, police officer rescue family trapped in apartment fire
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire

‘Everything went lights out’: SoCal firefighter details close call
A Southern California firefighter shares a gripping first-person account of a mayday event during a residential structure fire, detailing critical lessons in situational awareness and crew accountability.

15 must-watch firefighter documentaries
The top firefighter documentary films about wildfires, training, 9/11 and many other topics, available to view on Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services

Wind-driven brush fire causes evacuations on Maui, near 2023 wildfire tragedy
A fast-moving brush fire in Kahikinui, Maui, fueled by strong winds, burned approximately 330 acres, forced the evacuation of about 50 residents, and is now 85% contained near the site of the deadly 2023 wildfire