Firefighting History
Porterville Captain Raymond Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones died in 2020 after becoming disoriented while searching for a civilian
While not always obvious, our commanders-in-chief and firefighting have intersected throughout history
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said Tuesday that the warehouse was not in her department’s database of businesses to routinely inspect
Inter-agency communication gaps and information hoarding stands in the way of fire prevention
Public safety officials in Oakland have long been aware that people live and party in warehouses
A fundraising campaign is underway to finance an effort to restore the clock; the project will cost about $300,000
Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said the department was unaware the building had been transformed into a residence and party site because no permits were ever requested
Oakland firefighter, police and Red Cross volunteers gathered to collectively process and support one another
The deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history killed 119 people 70 years ago this week and led to new and lasting fire safety standards for hotels and other public buildings
Oakland’s volunteer chaplain discusses his role and personal stress from assisting Ghost Ship responders and survivors
The Salt Lick and Deathtrap are just two of the many artist collectives run out of converted warehouses across the city
When a fire victim’s identity was confirmed, an official from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office broke the news to family members
In 2014, a grand jury said 4,000 out of 11,000 commercial buildings in the city go without what are supposed to be yearly inspections
Boston firefighter Mike Materia responded to the bombing, and helped rescue Roseann Sdoia
Oakland fire Capt. Christopher Foley is helping spearhead a nascent PTSD program aimed at providing peer counseling and support for his fire colleagues
Fire lieutenant: “Every single person that was there that night is replaying in our minds, wondering if there was anything we could have done better”
City inspectors received complaints on Nov. 13 about the warehouse being remodeled into residences
A fire official said inspectors responding to a complaint found no valid permit, unsafe conditions and other violations
Investigators were looking at “anything electrical” on the first floor of the warehouse near the origin of the blaze
Authorities believe they’ve located the section of the building where the fire started
While a full picture of the Ghost Ship fire tragedy will be slow developing, these things are clear now
Less than half of the charred remains of the partly collapsed structure had been searched, and crews clearing debris were expected to find more bodies
How a da Vinci house party and a mug of beer inspired firefighting technology
Gregory Brown Jr. was charged for starting a fire at his mother’s house that killed three firefighters in 1995
Searching for a unique take on the history of the fire service? Check out these six haunted fire museums
Where to find the top fire museums and exhibits in the United States
Finding the top fire museums and exhibits in the United States
Planning a trip? Here are the best fire museums and exhibits in the northeastern United States.
We shared some great experiences together and at times was my only friend out in the middle of nowhere New Mexico
Jack Pritchard first joined the New York Fire Department in 1970 as part of Squad 4
It’s hard to explain the love a firefighter has for his or her tools, rig, and station.
When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility — and it should not be taken lightly
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