Inspection

The 12-alarm blaze resulted in the deaths of three Philadelphia firefighters: David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell

Statesboro Chief Tim Grams said the plan should let inspectors work efficiently “while also offering a more convenient option for the business owners”

William Klobus joined the department 11 years ago and may have been its oldest member

Penn Hills Fire officials said the man was unhurt

The Columbus building partially collapsed earlier, and the firefighter was making sure it was unoccupied when the structure gave way again

Training tips for the unique hazards associated with rooftop blazes

Fireworks types, regulations and inspections, plus a simple tip for discouraging backyard displays

Four firefighters and an inspector were hurt and transported to a hospital, where two were listed in critical but stable condition

The Albany Fire Department is shifting tactics to ensure it can inspect 100% of the more than 300 local houses of worship

How to go beyond the “usual suspects” of inspections to seek out hidden violations

Employees from a local fireworks company were injured during the explosion

There are several opportunities to engage the skills of non-firefighting personnel or members who are past their front-line days

Using the right wheel chocks on a flat surface goes a long way to reducing risk

The audit found that more than half of the buildings the department is required to inspect each year have gone uninspected for three straight years

Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas said an inspection likely would have led to the seizure of some of the chemicals that fueled the blast