1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (489+ words) The California Senate Insurance Committee blocked legislation on Monday that would have required insurance companies to provide coverage for homeowners who complete fire-hardening renovations. The Los Angeles Times reports that SB 1076 failed to pass despite amendments intended to scale back…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (328+ words) Johnson Controls announced new thermal management technologies and strategic investments to support high density AI environments during the Data Center World 2026 event in Washington, D. C. The company stated that cooling currently represents between 30% and 40% of total energy use within the industry....

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (509+ words) California has approved more than 300 wildfire projects across nearly 57, 000 acres within 300 days of an emergency proclamation to fast-track forest management. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) confirmed on March 20 that agencies coordinated to reduce review times for…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (422+ words) The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will add the names of 204 firefighters to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial during a tribute weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is scheduled for May 23, 2026. Located on the National Emergency…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (315+ words) Pierce Manufacturing will launch its 2026 Road Rally on April 28 to demonstrate fire apparatus innovation and technology to departments across North America. The company, an Oshkosh Corporation business, scheduled the multi-month event to include hands-on demonstrations and product walkarounds in dozens…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (276+ words) Joey Gase will compete on behalf of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) at the Jack Link's 500 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday April 26. The NFPA announced that Gase will drive car number 44 for NY Racing at Talladega Superspeedway. The…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (219+ words) The U. S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) issued a policy memorandum on May 17 2026 to establish clear standards for assigning authority during its transition to unified operations. Director Brian Fennessy announced Policy Memorandum No. 2026-006 to ensure effective and legally compliant management across the…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (14+ words) Connected worker technology leader Blackline Safety transitions to private ownership'Fire & Safety Journal Americas...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (370+ words) Citro Tech and Hexion announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to deploy fire-retardant solutions for the lumber and building materials industry on April 21 2026. The Delaware-based venture will develop Citro Tech intellectual property and accelerate the sales of products to…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (362+ words) Blackline Safety has reached a milestone of supporting more than 500 fire departments globally with its connected personal and area monitors. The company announced an increase of over 40 percent in fire-hazmat customers in the last year " up from 350 " driven by real…...