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Rocky Hill firefighters say heavy debris and paper trash inside a historic home fueled a blaze, leaving the resident critically injured
A Clay County judge revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter, citing repeated violations tied to a felony DWI case
With two aging bridges now restricted to 10 tons, Keene firefighters say apparatus will have a minute or more added to their response times
A second-alarm fire engulfed a lumberyard outbuilding near downtown Kansas City
The State Fire Marshal’s Division is offering in one-time funding to support equipment, gear and fire protection needs
City officials are planning a major renovation of Tumwater’s T2 fire station to expand space, add dorms and bays and better support fire and EMS staffing
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