Firefighting History
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The NFFF will add 16 names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this year
The fire service responded as it always does, tackling the challenges with vigor and determination
The Thomas fire took only 2 ½ weeks to burn its way into history books as unrelenting winds and parched weather turned everything in its path to tinder
“I find there is sufficient cause to believe both defendants are legally responsible for what happened on that terrible, terrible night,” the judge said
Some officials have a more mixed assessment of the city’s efforts, criticizing them as slow and incomplete
The deadly Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire killed nearly 500 people and led to sweeping changes to U.S. building and fire codes
The order means Oakland can be held liable for its actions and inaction leading up to the fire that killed 36 people
The community saved five million General Mills coupons from people all over the country to buy the much-needed fire truck
Mickey the fire house mascot can be seen sliding down the station’s brass pole, riding in a fire cruiser and wearing a fire helmet
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Derick Almena and Max Harris entered pleas Wednesday to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter each
The video shows Officer Hector Chavez responding to a “rave” at the building and telling organizers he intended to alert city officials
The celebration included an open house featuring historic photographs, antique fire trucks and memorabilia
The tower can be refitted with observation equipment used by lookouts to spot and report fires
French firefighter Xavier Gourmelon said the princess was conscious when he pulled her out the Mercedes
As beautiful as the sound is, not many know why the Scottish instrument became such a traditional staple at funerals of American firefighters
The collection of 32 antique firefighting vehicles includes a hose cart from 1850, a water tower from 1906 and a 1958 fire engine
Orange radio boxes, oxygen trunks, antiquated stretchers and duct tape: the tools of the fire/EMS first responder have come a long way
Firefighters referred 879 properties for fire code issues, but 696 of the flagged properties were never inspected
In the process of preparing to move, firefighters have uncovered a lot of history
The report is the first official account of what witnesses told investigators, how fire crews fought the inferno and where the bodies were located
Ten years ago, nine firefighters died while battling the Sofa Super Store fire
While the large societal problems are daunting, company officers can play a role in preventing and mitigating disaster at unauthorized-use sites
Derick Almena was charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities said he illegally converted a warehouse into housing and an entertainment venue
Derick Almena was arrested and charged with creating a deadly firetrap at the warehouse he rented and converted into a party space
Understanding the scope and costs of historic and recent wildfires is necessary to plan for future fire-suppression efforts
The Oklahoma City Fire Department tweeted a before and after photo of Ryan Tyson with number 51 on both helmets
The acknowledgment of the sacrifice given by military veterans began even before the U.S. was a country
Lest we forget, Memorial Day is about remembering our fallen troops, not perfecting our baked beans recipe
Even after the wake of the Ghost Ship fire, officials said the city is not doing its best to control its own properties
The suit claims the company should’ve known the warehouse’s electrical hookups were hazardous and illegally installed
