Natural Disaster
Torrential rains in San Antonio triggered flash floods that swept away cars firefighters carried out dozens of dramatic rescues across the city
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Residents across the South and Midwest began cleanup Monday after deadly storms, wildfires, and tornadoes swept through seven states
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Nebraska Task Force 1, a highly trained urban search and rescue team, recently welcomed 13 new recruits
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Residents in at least five counties face evacuation orders due to several wind-driven grass fires
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Let us not forget that beyond its academic contributions, the National Fire Academy also houses the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
A drier-than-normal winter, combined with strong winds, has created ideal conditions for the more than 200 wildfires burning across North and South Carolina
San Francisco’s new chief is a longtime SFFD veteran and constant cheerleader for the city
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
In the days after the Palisades Fire began, tensions between Bass and Crowley emerged, with Crowley saying on television that the city had failed her and her department
Dashcam video shows the firefighter’s vehicle being swept off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
The former U.S. fire administrator underscores the need for the agency to be elevated as the leader of the nation’s fire service
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
The president and the first lady toured the damage in the Pacific Palisades where over 16,000 structures have been destroyed
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
The assessment follows renewed scrutiny of Altadena’s chaotic evacuation, where most fire-related deaths occurred
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
As President Donald Trump prepares to visit the wildfire-ravaged state, he’s focusing on the state’s water policies, threatening to withhold disaster aid unless changes are made
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Jan. 23 and burned nearly 16 square miles
The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles due to the Santa Ana winds
Crews will get a break from dangerous fire weather concerns to close the week, but Santa Ana winds return next week
Thousands of firefighters battling the Eaton Fire are getting food, showers, sleep and stress relief at the Los Angeles County stadium
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
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