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Mayor Michelle Wu appointed a 35-year department veteran to lead Boston Fire, marking a historic first as he prepares to take over later this month

Baltimore County's $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing

A lawsuit claims Henderson firefighters failed to preserve and deliver a severed finger to hospital staff, leaving doctors unable to reattach it after more than 12 hours without proper care

Prosecutors say Ansonia firefighter shot the victim multiple times, ignited her home and later joined fellow firefighters at the blaze

The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors

A government shutdown has delayed official reporting, but the fire service cannot afford to overlook those who died in the line of duty

Gov. Laura Kelly ordered flags across Kansas to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Carl “Levi” Evans, a Greeley County volunteer firefighter and former deputy sheriff

Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization

The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability

The coverage explored how national policy shifts affect firefighter safety, funding and operational readiness

ESO’s acquisition of d2i advances ESO’s vision of building end-to-end emergency intelligence

The new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system from Octave, the potential software spinoff from Hexagon AB, introduces advanced tools that streamline communication, accelerate response times and support more informed decision-making during emergencies and major events

Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County

Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale remains in intensive care after a 40-foot fall, with more surgeries ahead as his recovery continues.

Troopers, bomb techs, paramedics and FBI agents share how the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing shaped their careers and their lives

Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services

A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability

Volunteer fire departments across Niagara County are opening their doors to attract new members as busy schedules, training demands and economic pressures shrink the volunteer pool

Critics say repealing union rights for Salisbury police, firefighters and other employees could deepen staffing shortages and threaten public safety as city leaders cite mounting financial strain

Prosecutors say a man caused more than $130,000 in damage in repeated incidents targeting firefighters’ cars and property