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Initial report is the firefighter was killed in the explosion of a heavy-duty truck in the Antelope Valley area
Snohomish County 911 and Valley Com 911 successfully executed a live 911 call re-routing drill on June 5, confirming the vision that has been four years in the making
First responders from the Quad-Cities region worked on rescue task force and EMS best practices
Firefighters used defensive operations at another fire in the former Morris Brown College dormitory
Investigators found that the tanker in the crash, fire that destroyed an interstate bridge had a hatch open, spilling nearly 2,500 gallons of fuel
Winkler, known as the Fonz from “Happy Days,” was evacuated during a hotel fire in Dublin
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Responders with PPE had a dementia rate of 5-6 per 1,000, while those without PPE in high-risk activities, like searching Ground Zero, had a rate of 42.36 per 1,000, the study found
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
La Crosse Firefighter Ken Caldwell died at home after working as a tanker operator
L.A. County Engine 16 was responding to a call when a man jumped in front, climbed onboard and started hitting it
Four were killed when the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in 2022
Modesto officials increased the amount of annual raises and other financial benefits
Firefighters in Elmwood Park cut down a fence at the rear of the motel to reach the trapped guest
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Mayor Todd Gloria’s selection comes after firefighters launched an online petition in support of Deputy Chief Robert Logan
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas suffered 45% burns to his body after fire conditions quickly changed
Two houses were destroyed and two others damaged during a fire at a construction site in San Luis Obispo
Newport News first responders had not followed protocols and incorrectly declared Quandrell Williams dead
Survivors of the Newtown school shooting shared how the tragedy has shaped them and their future
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A group of chiefs are arguing that Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh demoted them due to age
Alameda County Firefighter Brandon Franco was burned while fighting the Corral Fire
Wiggins Firefighter Kaille Randolph credits her seat belt and PPE with saving her life
Two Clearview Fire Department firefighters were trapped when the roof of a burning garage collapsed in Curwensville Borough
Three firefighters were sent to the hospital during what Miami Mayor Francis Suarez called one of the worst fires in decades
Vehicle crash in Orange County ends up with one vehicle being partially suspended in the air
Miami Fire Rescue officials said many elderly and immobile occupants were rescued from balconies
With Flag Day, Father’s Day and July 4 coming up, now is a great time to order and display an embroidered, all-weather, made in the USA flag at your home, department or business
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June event in Ontario will honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of firefighters
Carter and the Hamden Fire Department received gifts and equipment from Ready Rack and Seek Thermal
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states