4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (230+ words) The World Fire Congress 2026 concluded in London on Wednesday, September 9, following a two-day international gathering of fire service leaders, researchers, policymakers, and organizations from more than 60 countries. According to the International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CTIF), one of…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (954+ words) Phil Brown, Account Executive, and David Benowitz, VP of Strategy and Marketing, BRINC, discuss the role of drones in fire service response. Phil Brown: I joined BRINC in February. I have around 14 years of fire service experience, having started in…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (317+ words) FSJA examines how changing suppression technologies, evolving regulations and increasingly complex hazards are influencing special hazard fire engineering in the US The special hazard fire suppression market is being reshaped by regulatory change and complex fire risks. Systems must account…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (658+ words) Duncan J White explains how federal fire safety law supports state and local systems through national standards research, funding and training while preserving local authority. That arrangement remains broadly sound. But it is becoming harder to determine whether federal involvement…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) The Fayette Street Fire Station in Lynn, MA, has officially reopened following a $6.9 million renovation designed to improve firefighter safety, expand operational capacity, and modernize one of the city’s busiest firehouses. The city marked the completion of the project with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (388+ words) Newfoundland and Labrador is investing more than $630,000 in a new fire protection vehicle and firefighting equipment for volunteer departments serving communities in Conception Bay North. The funding, announced by Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey in South River, will…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (193+ words) Fire & Safety Journal Americas Virginia American Water awards 2026 Firefighter Support Grants to eight volunteer fire departments Virginia American Water has named the eight recipients of its 2026 Firefighter Support Grant Program, awarding a total of $8,000 to volunteer fire departments across the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (59+ words) Fire & Safety Journal Americas San José Fire Department adds new ARFF vehicle at Airport Fire Station 20 San José Fire Department has welcomed a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) apparatus into service at Fire Station 20, strengthening emergency response capability at…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (227+ words) Bank of America has announced a $250,000 contribution to the American Red Cross to support wildfire relief and recovery efforts across the Pacific Northwest and neighboring mountain states. The funding will help provide emergency shelter, meals, supplies and other critical assistance…...