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Photo Story: Driver Hit in Cement Truck Crash

The victim of a collision between a cement truck and sedan in Tualatin Valley was taken to the hospital by helicopter.

Officials Say Training Paid off at Pa. Prison Fire

Weather Blamed for Deadly Wrecks in Northeast

Two Pa. Firefighters Escape Flashover

San Francisco to Hire Part-time Medics

N.Y. Fire Police Struck, Possibly by Own Vehicle

DC Subway Fire Report Shows Communications Troubles

Mother of Fallen Firefighter to Attend State of the Union

Officials Call Deadly Pa. Fire Revenge

January 18, 2015

Six people died in the October 2014 fire in McKeesport.

Busy Saturday Morning for Calif. Firefighters

January 18, 2015

Fresno firefighters responded to three fires within three hours Saturday.

Okla. Department's Fire Prevention Effort Making Difference

January 17, 2015

There were no fire deaths in Edmond last year, and fire losses are down.

Three Miss. Firefighters Accused in String of Fires

January 17, 2015

They responded with their departments to extinguish the fires they allegedly set.

Suspect in Destructive W.Va. Blaze Headed to Rehab

January 17, 2015

The fire last summer destroyed five buildings in downtown Matoaka.

N.Y. County Mulls Compensating Volunteers Taking EMS Training

January 17, 2015

Lewis County is one of the few counties in New York with an all volunteer EMS corps.

Joplin Firefighter Moves Up Ranks to Take Helm

January 17, 2015

James Furgerson is a 14-year veteran of the department.

Fire Causes $2M Damage to Fla. Floral Business

Four buildings of a De Leon Springs business were destroyed in a fire.

Ala. House Fire Claims Two Children, Injures Another

January 16, 2015

The victims' father and a neighbor managed to rescue one, but flames forced them back from the others.

Calif. Fire Board Puts Brakes on Developer Until He Coughs up Fees

January 16, 2015

The proposed development will impact the Menlo Park fire services, officials claim.

Cochran to Offer Testimony at Baptist Church

January 16, 2015

Church-goers expect the recently fired Atlanta fire chief will again speak about his religious beliefs, not politics.

Residents Come to Rescue of Pa. Department After Theft

January 16, 2015

Local businesses, strangers and out-of-state fire companies have sent donations to Jerome Vol. Fire Department.

Md. Man Jailed for Torching Speed Camera

January 16, 2015

He apologized, and paid $15,000 for the equipment.

Officials: Cancer in Fire Service is an Epidemic

January 16, 2015

A sooty face and dirty turnout gear should not be viewed as badges of courage.

Pennington: Facing the Fear of Failure

Failure on the fireground or in training can lead to ridicule, but it should the energy to improve yourself and your abilities.

Md. House Fire

A fire destroyed a house in Deale, Md.

Photo Story: Fire Hits Two-story Conn. Home

Seven fire departments were called to the Haddam house fire.

Ala. Firefighters File Federal Lawsuit Over Back Wages

January 16, 2015

The Hanceville firefighters say they worked the time, but not paid.

Pa. Firefighter Lauded for Aiding Woman While Off-duty

January 16, 2015

The EMT from Birdsboro-Union Fire Department treated a diabetic woman in a store.

L.A. County FD Lifeguard Dies During Physical Exam

January 16, 2015

A 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division died during a recertification swim exercise Thursday morning. He was 42.

Man Found Dead in Mo. House Fire

January 16, 2015

The man was found in a rear bedroom.

Fire Truck Crash in Hartford, Conn.

January 15, 2015

No injuries were reported after a rescue truck responding to a call was apparently struck from behind.

Tot Climbs Out of Crib, Killed on Fla. State Road

January 15, 2015

A little boy apparently climbed out of his crib early Thursday morning, left his home and wandered on to State Road 46 in Seminole County where he was struck by an SUV and killed.

Ky. Fire Dept. Fined For Fatal Ice Bucket Challenge Mishap

January 15, 2015

State regulators have fined a Kentucky fire department $25,000 for improper training and equipment after a firefighter was killed and three others hurt while the crew tried to help a college marching band participate in the ice bucket challenge.

Calif. Capt. Dies After Responding to Wreck

January 15, 2015

A 58-year-old paid on-call captain with the Jackson, Calif., Fire Department died in his sleep on Jan. 10 several hours after he had responded to a motor vehicle accident the day prior.