Establishing an unmanned aircraft program requires a fire agency to navigate regulatory and training hurdles to improve operational efficiency.

Tanks must have an adequate water supply and be properly maintained so that they are working during emergencies.

Exposure to toxic pesticides can lead to suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues, researchers find.

The driver and two passengers were not injured when the East Millinocket ambulance struck a utility pole, trapping them in the vehicle because of electrical...

Johnson Controls introduces a new non-fluorinated 3×3 foam concentrate for Class B Fuel Fire Suppression.

Pierce dealer, Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc., will open a 15,000-square-foot service facility located outside of Boise in Meridian, Idaho, in June.

The unique aspect of LUNAR technology is its ability to locate a downed firefighter and direct rescuers to the specific location. 

Psychological trauma is real, especially for first responders. OSHA reports that one of the top causes of firefighter deaths is suicide.

Safety data sheets are now organized so that information is in 16 categories and in an order that make sense.

The court determined the Sinclair refinery can seek attorneys’ fees from Infrassure under Wyoming law despite the fact that the policy was not issued in...

The acquisition will increase production capacity and support INNOTEX expansion projects.

A new support system for rescue professionals leverages remote monitoring for structural collapse, vehicle stabilization and trench rescue.

Ensuring availability of adequate fire water in process units, storage tanks, loading racks and administration buildings is paramount to continuing...

The internet of things (IOT) has ushered in several useful features for business and personal use. Now, MSA promises to wirelessly connect firefighting...

Bromides can act as central nervous system depressant and can lead to irritability, confusion and coordination problems, as well as hallucinations and coma.

One important item in the surface water rescue standard (as in all the others) is the choice and utilization of the appropriate PPE.

Marathon and Texas City officials reportedly ordered workers and nearby residents to go indoors and close windows for over an hour due to a leak of...

The NEW Class 1, Div. 1 Razor runs longer and shines brighter than ever before and is now hands-free.

The upgraded, handheld thermal imaging camera features a new charging port, which makes it even more durable and easier to access when needed.

How handheld, fixed and drone-mounted thermal imaging devices can take industrial firefighting to higher and safer levels.

When it comes to a high pressure vapor release, the billowing apparition rapidly enveloping the facility is not as dangerous as what might already be much...

Tank-to-tank fire spread occurs from spreading ground-level liquid fires or radiant heat transfer.

Local worker group says inadequate safety standards at Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery have caused avoidable hydrocarbon and chemical releases.

Rosenbauer America and North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) have announced they will be expanding their partnership into the state of Florida.

REV Group® announces four appointments to its global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation segments.

As more states move to ban PFAS, departments must consider alternatives. As they do, they must consider safe testing and disposal for AFFF products before...

Training Specialties, Inc. announces exciting news with its first Advanced Foam Firefighting School being hosted at the TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field® at...

Regulations for storing chemical or oils are a lot stricter than for water storage — for obvious reasons.  After all, water is not going to catch fire and...

The leading causes of construction site fires were malfunctions that caused electrical sparks around discarded products and combustible materials.

“Inspector 3.0 represents a big step forward in our greater mission to remove the need for humans to enter confined spaces in the workplace,” says Patrick...

A large dome collapsed under the flames.

“Electrification is reaching all different types of fleet vehicles, and ambulances are a logical next step,” said Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

The integration of the RollTek system in the Freightliner commercial chassis is exclusively available in Pierce fire apparatus.

FDIC International offers fire and rescue professionals access to world-class instructors, classrooms, workshops, H.O.T. evolutions, and the most innovative...

WPI researcher plans to examine the reliability of burn patterns as a forensic tool.

Every team that is tasked with the responsibility of emergency response faces the likelihood of one day being overwhelmed when confronted with a major or...

An oil tank could be working just fine. However, if it’s struck by lightning, a catastrophe could be imminent, particularly if the tank has not been grounded.

Valero Refining-Meraux has agreed to pay $47,357 in fines to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to settle allegations that it did not follow federally...

The Pemex statement predicts production will potentially resume by April 30, although it could take up to 90 days to repair damage from the fire.

The upgraded, handheld thermal imaging camera features a new charging port, which makes it even more durable and easier to access when needed.

HAIX® is giving away leather firefighting boots. To enter, tell the company why you would like a new pair of leather firefighting boots and include a photo...

Pressure fires fed by piping leaks can aggravate storage tank fires.

Super Vac has redesigned its Web site, supervac.com, to better promote its full lineup of ventilation equipment for firefighting and industrial applications.

Dynamic risk assessments help teams understand the variables and how they impact response to tank fires.

Lawsuit says trucker driver was there to make a drop-off and had to be hospitalized for injuries to his lungs, neck, shoulders, and back.

The solar systems are expected to supply 30-40% of the energy required to power the stations.

The company recently announced its approach to 5G for first responders along with two other initiatives: tower-to-core encryption and the FirstNet Health...

Firefighters worked with Alter employees to move cars so they could extinguish hotspots.

An internal floating roof's purpose is to create a seal between the tank and the atmosphere. Sealing a tank leaves no gap through which to distribute foam....

Controlling a fire in the incipient stage, as opposed to controlling a fire that has reached the fully developed stage, can be the difference between a fire...