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An electrical short ignited the cab of the Harford rescue engine as the crew escaped within minutes

The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment

Instructors and speakers have until Nov. 2, 2025, to submit their proposals

Families toured six Vacaville fire stations, watched demos, collected passport stamps for prizes as firefighters showcased gear to build connections with residents

The new entity is dedicated to advancing autonomous fire prevention solutions

Photos show firefighters using ground ladders and an aerial ladder to rescue occupants during a three-alarm fire in Groton

Beer cans were found close to the fire truck, but the driver tested alcohol-free, as the cause of the fatal Wood Lake firetruck rollover remains under investigation

Bill boosts prison firefighter wages from about $1 to the federal minimum, while the sheriffs' association objects to costs and notes existing sentence credits

MagneGrip offers free grant assistance to help departments fund clean air protection

At a Sausalito ceremony with Chile’s ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés and Mayor Joan Cox, the district presented a fire engine that will be shipped to Chile as part of the Sister Cities exchange

The grant for Flint funds sign-on and retention bonuses, performance incentives, and leadership and training programs to boost morale, readiness and public trust

A proposal would require four-person crews, though the department says coverage is adequate and meeting the standard could mean overtime

Massachusetts chiefs report 18–48-month waits and prices that have doubled since pre-pandemic, forcing stock or used buys and stretching budgets

Humphreys County churches held vigils for the 16 killed in the Accurate Energetic Systems blast as investigators search the site and conduct controlled detonations

Despite statewide retention woes and closures, New Milford now fields 50 active members and 10 recruits, crediting hands-on entry training, a welcoming culture and early call experience

The former Sheridan Park Fire Company treasurer admitted stealing nearly $450,000 to fuel a gambling habit

Susan “Suzie” Smith served more than 50 years as a nurse and was hailed for her impact on EMS care and education

A Saline City Council vote launches planning, legal review and public outreach to form a multi-jurisdiction fire authority targeting faster response, clearer governance and fairer cost sharing

A new after-action review says agencies were overwhelmed, the EOC was largely ineffective, alert tools went underused and outdated policies delayed orders, echoing Woolsey-era warnings as west Altadena burned during the Eaton fire.

Fire and heavy smoke at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort forced crews to hold back amid ongoing detonations