A Whiteside County jury awarded $31.5 million to Brittney Ramos and her daughters for the wrongful death of firefighter Lt. Garrett Ramos, finding Rock Falls fire officials 50% liable.

Lynchburg Fire Chief Gregory Wormser was placed on administrative leave by City Manager Wynter Benda, with Deputy Chief Jonathan Wright appointed acting chief, as an external review is initiated.

Derry Fire Chief Shawn Haggart is on paid administrative leave after his DWI arrest on October 18, confirmed by town officials. Assistant Chief Greg Laro is acting chief.

New York City officials broke ground on a $24.3 million athletic field house at Tottenville High School, honoring FDNY Captain John Drennan, who died in 1994.

Auditory challenges can significantly impact communication, especially in training environments where clear verbal instruction is essential.

Firefighters in Pittsburgh are forming a support group to address PTSD, using techniques from Healing The Hero that combine therapy with technology.

Being well-fueled, rested, and trained raises firefighters’ physical capacity and resilience, protecting both their performance and health.

Erie, Pennsylvania, will host the 2026 United States National Firefighter Challenge Championship from September 23–26, 2026, showcasing firefighter skills and community spirit.

Once you've opened the lid to daily training, don't be surprised at some of the negative things that flow out, says Chris Scott.

A safety review committee issued an after-action report on a house fire in Leonardtown, Maryland, where firefighter Brice Trossbach died due to a floor collapse during operations.