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Hilliard firefighter James “Kevin” Crews suffered a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire in Nassau County as wildfires destroyed homes
Orange County Fire Authority’s USAR team partnered with a therapeutic riding center to learn how to safely handle and rescue large animals during emergencies
The Neshannock Township Fire Company marked National Volunteer Week by honoring the men and women who answer the call
Firefighters say speaking up about lingering danger at the Lachman fire wasn’t their call; a mindset now under scrutiny after the blaze reignited with deadly consequences
A preliminary report says a fire truck crossed LaGuardia’s runway against warning lights, citing late stop calls, missing transponder data and missed chances to prevent the crash that killed both pilots
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