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A volunteer firefighter continued fighting the Aspen Acres Fire even after learning the wildfire had destroyed his family's home

The new training center features a five-story live-fire tower, technical rescue props and decontamination facilities, allowing Gig Harbor firefighters to train closer to home

A structural failure at the former Pfizer headquarters prompted mass evacuations and fears of a collapse before engineers stabilized the building

First Due became the official platform for the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System, known as CALFIRS, as the Department’s incident reporting system

On July 24, 2025, NACS and NENA will celebrate 24/7 Day by offering free drinks and snacks to first responders at participating convenience stores nationwide

Firefighters evacuated construction workers and nearby buildings after two structural columns buckled inside a 38-story Manhattan high-rise

Rockland Paramedic Services added 14 Cyanokits to treat suspected cyanide poisoning in fire victims and firefighters

City lawyers say no responsive records were found, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to release Ground Zero air-quality documents before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks

Supporters submitted more than 6,200 signatures to block Salisbury's repeal of collective bargaining rights for firefighters, police officers and other city employees

Aquashicola Fire Chief William “Bill” George, 74, served his volunteer fire company for nearly 55 years

Sydney Watson, 27, is being remembered for her dedication to wildland firefighting after she was killed alongside two crewmates while battling a fast-moving Colorado wildfire

A state Senate resolution gives New Jersey lifeguards formal first responder recognition and access to emergency responder benefits

FDNY crews quickly extinguished flames on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City’s fireworks show

Firefighters gathered to remember three wildland firefighters who died after becoming trapped by flames, as crews continue battling dozens of active wildfires across the West

Carteret firefighters escaped without injury after a surfacing whale struck Marine 2, forcing the crew to abandon ship

Newark officials say the department has strengthened shipboard firefighting training, safety procedures and specialized response capabilities

The proposal would update county law with gender-neutral terms as part of a broader code modernization effort

Volunteer search and rescue leaders say local agencies are waiting too long to request specialized teams

Loveland Rural Fire Protection District President Paul Bukowski said he has no plans to resign as critics cite transparency and leadership concerns

Imperial Beach officials say a 25% vacancy rate and a nearly 50% increase in call volume over the past decade have forced firefighters to work up to 10 days at a time