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Sheep Flock Perish in Iowa Blaze

January 8, 2015

Water heaters are being eyed as the cause.

Conn. Developer gets 15 Years in Prison for Arson

Ohio Firefighters Free Cat's Frozen Tail

Mo. Firefighters Help Make Ill Girl's Wish Come True

Mass. Dispatcher Off Air for Three Years Still Collecting Pay

Woman in Critical Condition after Ohio Fire Kills Five

Two Killed in 18 Vehicle Crash on Pa. Interstate

Ohio Pallet Company Fire Doesn't Appear to be Arson

DHS/FCC Warns of Interference Caused by Signal Jammers

January 8, 2015

From FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

Signal jammers are illegal and can interfere with operational channels commonly used by first responders, disrupting vital communications or affecting emergency operation.

Photo Story: N.J. Firefighter Loses Home to Fire

Units were called to the home of South Plainfield firefighters on New Year's Day.

Photo Story: Fire Consumes Vacant Kan. Home

The Louisburg Township Rural Fire Department called for assistance as flames destroyed one-story home.

Ore. Firefighters Hurt Trying to Catch Falling Co-worker

January 8, 2015

A ladder fell during a partial collapse, and the firefighter fell.

New Popular Pa. Volunteer Accused of Theft

January 8, 2015

"We feel betrayed," said Jerome Fire Co. President Ginger Miller.

Dog Rescuer Needs Rescuing in Idaho Pond

January 7, 2015

Two police officers saved the woman, while the dog made it out on its own.

Two Children Die in Mich. Trailer Fire

January 7, 2015

Their mother was transported to a hospital.

Priority Dispatch Corp. Administrator to Chair NFPA Committee

January 7, 2015

From PRIORITY DISPATCH CORP.

Jay Dornseif, a Priority Dispatch Corp (PDC) Fire Program Administrator, has been selected to chair the global National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Committee for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunication Personnel.

Wash. Official: 'Separate your ego from the business of fighting fire'

January 7, 2015

Residents are irate over the power struggles displayed during massive wildfires last year.

Sacramento Firefighter Gets a Makeover on Steve Harvey Show

January 7, 2015

The show airs Wednesday afternoon.

USFA: On-duty Firefighter Deaths Lowest on Record

January 7, 2015

Of the 85 who died, 25 were classified as Hometown Heroes.

New Engine Arrives in Lewisburg, Pa.

Members of the William Cameron Engine Company in Lewisburg, Pa., have taken delivery of a new KME pumper built on a KME Predator cab and chassis, powered by a Cummins 450-hp engine.

Minn. Union Sues to Halt Hiring of Firefighters

January 7, 2015

Brooklyn Park's part-timers are trying to stop the hiring of 18 firefighters.

Terrorist Attack at Paris Newspaper Leaves at Least Dozen Dead

January 7, 2015

The security level in France has been raised to the highest level.

Fire Hits Tenn. Lumber Yard

January 7, 2015

Firefighters in Mosheim called for mutual aid shortly after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Four Chicago Officers Injured Rescuing Woman From Fire

January 7, 2015

The woman suffered burns and smoke inhalation.

Md. medic killed by utility at scene

A Maryland paramedic was struck by a fire company pickup truck at the scene of a crash Tuesday afternoon near Bel Air.

2014 Year in Review: Top Training, Commentaries

January 7, 2015

Firehouse.com's contributing editors and several new authors wrote on topics from tactics and innovations to leadership and reputation management in 2014.

Md. Medic Struck, Killed by Utility at Scene

January 6, 2015

Paramedic Erik Steciak, 29, was working for Bel Air Vol. Fire Company when he was hit.

National Fire Academy, Feds, Offer Traffic Incident Training

January 6, 2015

From U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION (USFA)

The Federal Highway Adminstration and the National Fire Academy are offering traffic incident responder train the trainers program at the campus in Emmitsburg starting Feb. 27 and running the weekend. Stipends are available to help offset costs.