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Four children were rescued from a blaze that officials say started when a child was playing with a lighter
A fast-moving blaze tore through a five-story building in the Bronx, prompting a five-alarm response with more than 200 firefighters
Eight Snohomish firefighters are asking the nation’s highest court to review rulings that sided with their department after they were placed on leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds
Integrating MedicWest ambulance units into the system is helping North Las Vegas fire officials close coverage gaps and significantly improve emergency response times
Fire apparatus manufacturers will showcase the latest innovations in design, technology and equipment at FDIC 2026 in Indianapolis
With engines stuck in the shop and few reserves available, Anchorage firefighters are increasingly forced to respond in under-equipped vehicles as call volumes rise and equipment wears down
Troy’s new Engine 2, designed for the city’s hills and dense infrastructure, will serve the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute area as officials continue investing in public safety
The Winston-Salem city council approved a nearly $2 million compensation overhaul boosting salaries up to 9.5%
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Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II




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This acquisition strengthens WPSG’s presence in Western Pennsylvania and enhances its ability to deliver hands-on service, product expertise, and support to fire departments across the region
The award recognizes Atlantic Emergency Solutions’ strong performance in apparatus and aftermarket sales, operational growth and continued investment in service capabilities
Guardian delivers 24/7 operations, unmatched imaging, Starlink connectivity, and more to help public safety agencies respond to 911 calls and save lives
This next-generation drone initiative aims to modernize emergency response and keep American communities and those who protect them safe
This order marks the first Pierce High Flow Industrial Pumper to enter service outside the United States
The primary update to both SCBA models is a regulatory change to the End-of-Service-Time Indicator, adjusting the low-air alarm set point to more accurately reflect the rated cylinder volume
Two Ashtabula County departments will use more than $21,000 in state equipment grants to purchase SCBA and battery-powered tools
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
Firefighters face enough risks on the job — breathing toxic diesel fumes inside the station shouldn’t be one of them, which is why MagneGrip manufactures both source-capture exhaust removal and air purification systems
Using a large national EMS dataset, the report delivers a data-driven snapshot of clinical, operational and workforce trends to inform decision-making and system improvement
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