Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
As drinking water conservation orders remain in effect, firefighters used water from nearby Limestone Creek to control a fully involved fire at a Minoa business
The two-year program at Wasilla High School gives juniors and seniors hands-on training in search and rescue, live fire drills and EMS skills, preparing them for firefighting exams and jobs
Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
A three-alarm blaze in Monson forced firefighters to rely on tanker shuttles as limited water access hampered suppression efforts
Lacking bandages, Glenn Narodowy improvised bleeding control and began triaging victims where they fell
Paulding County officials say placing paramedics on Engine 13 will reduce response gaps and strengthen countywide medical coverage
Coeur d’Alene Engineer David Tysdal, who warned crews of an active shooter despite life-threatening injuries, continues working to regain the use of his legs
The proposed Halo Act would criminalize interfering with Kentucky firefighters, EMTs and law enforcement within 25 feet after a warning
State police said a propane line was damaged when the Abundant Life Fellowship Church shifted under heavy snow, allowing gas to build up before a furnace ignited a catastrophic blast
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Crews found one of the victims sprawled out on top of the elevator; the other victim was underneath the elevator
“We would never enter that building without a breathing apparatus,” said Gorham Fire Chief Kenneth Fickett
Hall County Fire Rescue says its divers will operate a drone that can reach depths of up to 305 meters and has a camera, a sonar system and a robotic arm
The Volterra EV was recognized in the Emergency Services and Defense category
Firefighters Darren Harsch, Adam Nordenschild, Artur Podgorski and Belvon Koranteng received proclamations for the daring rescue
When the St. Louis County firefighter, driver and truck went underwater, Officers Don Shultz and Victoria Sarver got in the water to help with the rescue
Four crewmembers were on the rope during the rarely needed, lifesaving maneuver
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the fire started in a 20th-floor apartment from a lithium battery connected to an unspecified micromobility device
A warning went out to Pacific Northwest agencies prior to the release of the report on Logan Taylor’s death, noting the dangers posed by live trees damaged by fire
A total of 30 units will monitor Rancho Cucamonga’s foothills