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Transient Steals Calif. Brush Truck, Smashes into Vehicles

June 6, 2015

The San Bernardino County fire truck was stolen from a repair shop .

Idaho Tourist Hot Spots Destroyed by Blaze

Officials Say Fatal Conn. Fire was Intentional

N.Y. Chief Suspended for Letting Ill Member Drive

Wisc. Firefighter Dies After Response

S.D. Firefighter Killed in Fire Had High Blood Alcohol Level

Video Captures Fla. Firefighter Talking on Phone While Driving

Cockpit Fire Forces Plane to Land in Connecticut

June 6, 2015

A small fire in the cockpit of the United Express plane forced an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport.

The Business Behind Firefighting

Pierce Chosen by Saudi Aramco to Supply 22 Trucks

June 5, 2015

From PIERCE MFG.

Oshkosh Fire & Emergency Group, part of Oshkosh Corporation, has been selected by Saudi Aramco to engineer and manufacture 22 heavy-duty industrial multi-purpose firefighting apparatus.

Calgary Fire Department Orders 16 Smeal Custom Pumpers

June 5, 2015

From SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that Calgary Fire Department, Alberta, Canada, has ordered 16 Smeal custom pumpers as part of a multi-year contract.

Killington, Vt., Gets Commercial Mini Pumper With CAFS

Firefighters in Killington, Vt., have recently put in service a mini pumper built by KME on a two-door Ford F550 4X4 cab and chassis.

Elderly Woman Sitting in Fire Debris Happy to See Ga. Firefighters

June 5, 2015

The 82-year old woman, found during overhaul, told her stunned rescuers she could walk out. But, they carried her.

Sprinklers Douse Calif. Flames, Limit Damage

June 5, 2015

Had the system not been there, it would have been a much larger fire.

Small N.D. Town Stepping up to Save Department

June 5, 2015

The Minnewaukan department was on the brink of closing months ago.

Stolen Ambulance Crash Caught on Dash Cam

A dash cam was recording inside a stolen ambulance in Wisconsin when it crashed and flipped onto its side.

Photo Story: Flames Rip Through Pa. Strip Mall

A strip mall located located across the street from the Minquas firehouse in Downingtown was destroyed as flames quickly spread through the structure.

Mo. Recycling Business Destroyed by Fire

June 5, 2015

The cause remains under investigation.

Ga. Firefighters Search River for Teen

June 5, 2015

Columbus firefighters have recovered two other bodies from Lake Oliver.

Former Md. Firefighter Admits to Arsons

June 4, 2015

He set several fires in Allegany County.

A Save by FDNY Firefighter Like One Dad Made

June 4, 2015

Capt. William Grant received a medal for his efforts.

Interschutz Fire Show in Germany Opens Soon

June 4, 2015

From June 8 to 13, 2015, everyone who plays in role in the world of fire prevention, disaster relief, rescue and safety and security will be meeting up at INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover, Germany.

Ariz. Hiker Rescued After Days Without Water, Food

The hiker's wife called 911 after she didn't hear from her husband. Arizona Department of Public Safety crews found the man about 45 minutes into their search. He was dehydrated and near death.

At Least 73 Killed in Ghana Gas Station Blast

Flooding in Ghana's capital swept stored fuel into a nearby fire, setting off a huge explosion at a gas station that killed 73 people and set alight neighboring buildings, authorities said Thursday.

Burned Bear Cub Back in Wild in Wash.

June 4, 2015

Cinder was found under a horse trailer last summer.

Flooding Sparks Ghana Gas Station Blast, Killing at Least 150

June 4, 2015

Nearby buildings also were set on fire.

Unattended Cooking Blamed for Ohio LODD Fire

An investigation into a fire that killed Cincinnati Firefighter Daryl Gordon has been ruled accidental. The Cincinnati Fire Department said in an incident report said the first fuels ignited were cooking materials, food and vegetable oil left unattended...

Belvidere, Ill., Rolls With New Pumper/Tanker

Firefighters with the Boone County Fire District No. 2 in Belvidere, Ill., have taken delivery of a Toyne pumper tanker built on a Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis.