Emergency Management
At least 51 people, including 15 children, are dead and 27 girls remain missing after a flash flood devastated Camp Mystic and surrounding areas in Kerr County
Dozens are missing after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, triggering rescue efforts and scrutiny over warning systems
Search crews continued to scour the area using helicopters, boats and drones to rescue any survivors stranded in the deadly flood waters
Forty-five members of the elite rescue team were sent to a staging area in Alabama as the Category 4 storm made landfall in Louisiana
The XRU from ESI is purpose-built to carry a heavy payload and navigate rough terrain without compromising speed, stability or safety
Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch said crews will let the rest of the building and its contents burn out overnight
“We are trying to do the best we can,” said Jake Cagle, California Incident Management operations section chief
“We did everything we could,” fire spokesman Mitch Matlow said. “Sometimes it’s just not enough”
The Northern California blaze now encompasses 253,052 acres – an area eight times the size of San Francisco
Chiefs Pfeifer and Schwartz, Commissioner Cassano and FBI Special Agent Combs came together for the first time during Fire-Rescue International 2021
“Until things settle down, we won’t know the extent of what’s burned,” fire spokesperson says of unpredictable blaze
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best prepare for fires involving this increasingly common technology
The vehicle is fully powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, mitigating the need for diesel generators that produce toxic fumes
Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
The blazes are reminiscent of last year’s season, as officials warn against fireworks use in current ‘bone dry’ conditions
The flames are deep and firefighters have not been able to find their source, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a news conference
Approximately 130 firefighters, working in teams, are approaching the pile from above and below as they search for any signs of life
Created in the 1980s, the search and rescue team has been dispatched to disasters in the U.S. and across the world to help comb through rubble, save lives and locate the dead
Crews must focus on the job at hand, not speculate about the cause; we can leave that to the experts
EMS must change tactics, mindset to best meet patients’ needs – and that includes patient transport beyond the ER
According to the alert, the Rockton area fire has been rated as severe, posing a significant threat to life or property
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
How one hydrant provided hope after the Great Earthquake of 1906, and what was done to ensure the city would never again have to rely on a miracle
Jackson Fire Lt. Solomon Forbes’ apartment was destroyed in the blaze, but he was able to safely evacuate his family and neighbors
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and 1,000 residents were evacuated due to the 1,325-acre Pacific Palisades Fire
Firefighters were investigating a Level 3 hazmat incident after the resident said they were delivered a package containing the chemical
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
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