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Twenty-five cadets from 10 departments participated in the Central New York Youth Fire and EMS Training Weekend to prepare the next generation of responders

The nearly century-old fireboat David Campbell, which served Portland Fire & Rescue for almost 100 years, was lifted into place as the Columbia River Maritime Museum's newest exhibit

Railroad workers safely evacuated after a fast-moving wildfire surrounded their train in northern Ontario

The five-year, $41.25 million agreement will keep two Super Scooper aircraft available for wildfire response through 2030

A proposed 48-unit development would provide attainable housing for Trenton firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel and other essential workers

Los Angeles County firefighters worked in some of Venezuela's hardest-hit areas

Senator Bernie Moreno introduced legislation that would sanction Canadian officials, revoke visas and consider new tariffs over wildfire smoke

More than 200 firefighters and EMS personnel responded after a basement fire spread through two occupied homes, destroying both buildings

The Harford County Council overrode a veto to increase monthly LOSAP payments for eligible volunteer first responders despite concerns about the review process

Flash flooding swept across central Texas, killing two people and forcing more than 200 water rescues as more heavy rain threatened the region

Smoke from fires in Canada and Minnesota darkened skies, reduced visibility and pushed air quality to unhealthy or hazardous levels across several states

The Justice Department accelerated Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, approving more than three times as many cases in four weeks as during the previous nine months

The firefighters died following separate incidents involving a head injury at a structure fire, two medical events and a crash while responding

New Hampshire has become the first state to extend its employee assistance program to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other first responders

Fire Chief Darryl Jones will retire in September after being placed on administrative leave during a review of the bureau's finances and operations

An Oakland firefighter used a pet oxygen mask to treat a pigeon suffering from smoke inhalation after a vehicle fire, earning thousands of views and shares

Colorado State University Pueblo operates like a small city, providing food, fuel, repairs, medical support and rest for hundreds of firefighters battling the Aspen Acres Fire

Rescuers pulled people from San Francisco Bay after a three-deck pontoon boat sank during a family memorial service

Firefighters, local officials and the statewide union are urging Billerica to promote its next fire chief from within the department rather than open the search to outside candidates

San Jose firefighter/paramedics will help patients with chronic illness, mental health, substance use and housing needs avoid repeated emergency calls