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Canada’s defense minister confirmed casualties after a major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with high winds spreading flames and hospitals reporting they were overwhelmed by the number of patients
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed and 11 others, ages 5 to 68, were hospitalized when a 34-year-old woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game in Wichita
Orange County Fire Authority’s new partnership lets commanders model how actions like containment lines affect a fire’s spread, while a separate $300,000 FireWERX competition seeks technology to track firefighters working in remote areas with unreliable communications
A Humboldt County man was arrested on suspicion of recklessly starting a fire and remains a person of interest in two other recent fires
A homeless man who suffered a lacerated spleen and broken back after a Richmond Fire Department truck ran him over alleges firefighters failed to check for obstructions before leaving the station
As KCFD handles about 400 calls a day, the union-run program 42 CARES offers confidential counseling for firefighters coping with cumulative trauma
Lt. Michael England, recovering from surgery after suffering burns and a broken leg in a flashover, says he entered the burning home believing people could be trapped
Southington officials cited more than $800,000 in uncovered costs for 12 new hires, as Deputy Chief Daniel Comen warned Station No. 3 sits understaffed about 75% of the week, leaving residents waiting for mutual aid
Fire officials say Proposition 1’s proposed 50% residential property tax cut would force station closures and staffing cuts, since districts rely solely on property taxes with no access to fees or sales tax revenue
A 16-year-old shot his way into Silver Rail Elementary with a shotgun purchased by his mother before being fatally shot by a bystander, marking the 28th mass killing in the U.S. this year
Canada’s defense minister confirmed casualties after a major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with high winds spreading flames and hospitals reporting they were overwhelmed by the number of patients
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed and 11 others, ages 5 to 68, were hospitalized when a 34-year-old woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game in Wichita
Orange County Fire Authority’s new partnership lets commanders model how actions like containment lines affect a fire’s spread, while a separate $300,000 FireWERX competition seeks technology to track firefighters working in remote areas with unreliable communications
A Humboldt County man was arrested on suspicion of recklessly starting a fire and remains a person of interest in two other recent fires
A homeless man who suffered a lacerated spleen and broken back after a Richmond Fire Department truck ran him over alleges firefighters failed to check for obstructions before leaving the station
As KCFD handles about 400 calls a day, the union-run program 42 CARES offers confidential counseling for firefighters coping with cumulative trauma
Firefighter Kaitlyn Gallagher joined the U.S. Forest Service as a wildland firefighter apprentice in 2025
A 16-year-old shot his way into Silver Rail Elementary with a shotgun purchased by his mother before being fatally shot by a bystander, marking the 28th mass killing in the U.S. this year
A guest lost their life and others were hurt aboard the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting the company to close similar attractions at six parks nationwide
First responders waited roughly 30 minutes to enter Riverbend prison after dispatchers initially told them the request for medical help was false, delaying care for Christa Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital during her attempted execution
Lt. Michael England, recovering from surgery after suffering burns and a broken leg in a flashover, says he entered the burning home believing people could be trapped
The former Baltimore County paramedic pleaded guilty to filming himself urinating and ejaculating on fire department property, including co-workers’ food and equipment
Chouteau fire chief Amber Williams and at least 11 volunteer firefighters quit during a council meeting after officials sought to terminate department leaders without explanation
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
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
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake's C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts
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