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The option to request investigations had been removed from the site following NIOSH layoffs that have since been revoked
Worcester police and firefighters are receiving 400 crisis bags filled with comfort items to help children cope after traumatic events
Kansas City fire department officials and union members say outdated facilities and rising call volumes demand urgent upgrades, but they remain divided on how to fix it
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
With Santa Barbara County deputies as their protection, firefighters moved into the area to battle the flames
Nearly a dozen fire departments fought the blaze at Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Two Southington High School students were arrested after setting a laptop on fire, prompting criminal charges and raising concerns about the viral trend’s growing risks in schools
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
PRODUCT NEWS
All the trucks and equipment inside were destroyed, but no one was injured
Both firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries and are in stable condition
Fire Chief Todd Rummel and four other people died when a fire truck and pickup collided and exploded into flames
A firefighter and an animal control worker were put in harnesses and lowered into the pit, where they were able to retrieve the dog
The department suspended the driver without pay for two weeks and the onboard captain was suspended without pay for one week
While the damage was extensive, Chief David Nondorf said he believes the truck can be repaired
A medic and a patient suffered only smoke inhalation due to his quick actions
Four firefighters on board suffered minor injuries when the gravel road gave out beneath the truck
Taking the form of a syringe, XStat rapidly deploys a series of small sponge-like discs into the open wound
The CPR RsQ Assist can help even novices do hands-free CPR