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Five Killed in Ky. Rowhouse Fire

October 20, 2015

Three of the victims are children.

Two Children Injured in Milwaukee Fire

Bond of Brotherhood Tight in Ind. Department

Registering Drones is a Lofty Endeavor

Austin Firefighters Recovering; Residents Can't Go Home

Calif. Department May be Dissolved as Volunteers Dwindle

Blacked Out Rescue Delivered to Garden City, N.Y.

Garden City, N.Y. has placed in service a unique custom, blacked-out heavy rescue built by Ferrara.

The Business Behind Firefighting

Conn. Association Shuts Down Ambulance Service

October 20, 2015

After 60 years, the Coventry Vol. Fire Association has called it quits.

Data911 Develops Line of Space Efficient Tablets

From DATA911 SYSTEMS

Data911 has vowed to become the total solutions provider of in-vehicle computing for public safety.

Maine Firefighters Save Church

October 19, 2015

Bingham Chief Scott Laweryson said the initial crew did a great job.

Chicago Students Sicken by Fumes

October 19, 2015

Six were transported for respiratory issues.

Ex-Paramilitary Christian Sent to Prison for Miss. Business Blaze

October 19, 2015

He used mineral spirits and paint stripper to start the fire.

The Human Element: Revisiting the Lessons of the Esperanza Fire

The decision to engage in structure protection or interior fire operations needs to be based on available facts, not emotion.

Flood Warning Issued in Calif. Area

CalTrans was out early clearing debris and mud from roads after rain caused flash flood warnings in the area of the Butte Fire.

Three Minn. Kids Laid to Rest; Fire Probe Ongoing

October 19, 2015

The children were killed in a north Minneapolis fire Oct. 4.

Fifth St. Louis Church Experiences Fire at Doors

October 19, 2015

Several agencies are probing the string of fires.

Mass. Firefighter Wants Stolen Helmet Back

October 19, 2015

The helmet was stolen from a rig parked in a Salem fire station.

ATF Sifting Through KC Debris

Investigators continue to comb for evidence at the scene of last Monday’s fire and collapse that killed two Kansas City firefighters and injured two others.

FDSOA Names Safety Officer of the Year

October 19, 2015

From FDSOA - FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Sayshan L. Conver-White, the 2015 Safety Officer of the Year for the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA), is committed to continuing education and sharing knowledge on firefighter safety.

New Brush Truck in Service With Casper, Wyo., Firefighters

Natrona County Fire Protection District in Casper, Wyoming, has taken delivery of a Midwest Fire 300-gallon brush truck built on a Ford F-550 crew cab.

Elderly Ga. Woman Dies in Fire

October 19, 2015

The victim's personal alert device made the call for help.

Dispute Leads to Fla. Woman Setting Fire to Rival

October 19, 2015

The altercation was over a man.

Three Austin Firefighters Burned in Collapse

Three firefighters were caught when a section of the Austin apartment building collapsed.

Texas Firefighters Burned in Collapse

October 18, 2015

The Austin firefighters were searching for a resident who was reported trapped.

Chief is Third Firefighter to Lose Home to Fire

October 18, 2015

Three Lehigh firefighters have lost their homes to fires this year, including the chief's home, which was destroyed Friday.

Wash. FD Asks for Bond to Purchase Needed Vehicles, Gear

October 18, 2015

South Kitsap Fire & Rescue hopes to fund more than a dozen new vehicles and upgrade their equipment.

Former Ariz. Firefighter Hopes Harassment Case Brings Positive Changes

October 18, 2015

Michelle Maliniak won her suit against Tucson Fire Department.

Another St. Louis Church Hit by Suspicious Fire

October 18, 2015

St. Louis fire officials said the fire was set at the front door of a church and only damaged the exterior of the building.

Okla. Crews Halt Fire in Strip Mall

Tulsa fire officials are working to find the cause of a fire at a strip mall.

Moving Tribute Honors KC Firefighters

A memorial service honored two Kansas City firefighters who died in the line of duty Monday night.

Kansas City Firefighters Honored for Ultimate Sacrifice

October 17, 2015

Firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh were saluted during an emotional service.

Memorial Service for KC Firefighters to be Broadcast Live

October 17, 2015

The service is set for 2 p.m. CDT Saturday.

Despite Fire, Ill. Teen Gets to the Dance on Time

October 17, 2015

Clinton firefighters and a deputy made calls, and saved homecoming for a brave girl.

Six Hurt as Scaffolding Collapses in Houston

October 17, 2015

Seven stories of scaffolding peeled away from the building and came crashing down.

Scaffolding Collapses in Houston

Emergency personnel have rescued six workers from piles of rubble and twisted metal after scaffolding collapsed at a seven-story building under construction in downtown Houston.

Memphis Trying to Improve 911 Service

October 17, 2015

A host of problems including staffing issues are causing delays.

Song Honors Fallen Heroes

All proceeds from the sale of this single will benefit the families of Kansas City Firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh. Nate Stanton, a firefighter collaborated with Jason Craig on the song. Proceeds will go to the firefighters' families. Download...