National Fire News
A dispute over New Orleans Fire Department “out of class” assignments will go to trial Sept. 14 after city and firefighters failed to reach a settlement, union officials said.
Pleasantville firefighters responded to 21 service calls and 22 rescues Friday as more than 2 inches of rain fell in a short time, prompting a personnel recall.
Former Fitchburg fire chief Dante Suarez sued the city and Mayor Samantha Squailia, alleging retaliation and discrimination over the removal and reinstatement of the CodeRED alert system.
Three Grand Rapids firefighters who suffered minor injuries while battling a church fire are back on duty.
Shawnee Township filed revised administrative charges against suspended Fire Chief Austin Miller, and his attorney says the process denied him due process.
A Northeast Mississippi foundation aims to support and recognize first responders and their families with help for expenses, emergencies, and future scholarships.
Sterling Heights Fire Department is offering a four-week Civilian Fire Academy starting Sept. 10 to give adult residents hands-on training and a look at firefighter-paramedic duties.
Coffee can certainly be part of a firefighter's routine—but there are still some factors that need to be considered.
Carthage City Council tabled a proposal to change overtime rules for police and firefighters, a move city officials said could save more than $96,000 but unions said would cut pay.
Gary Sinise visited a Boston firehouse to honor firefighter Bobby Kilduff, who died fighting a Dorchester fire in May. He served food to first responders and families.