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Four Jacksonville firefighters have been booked on misdemeanor criminal mischief after paintballs struck vehicles and investigators found paint and spent shells at a LaVilla station

Despite assurances the South Tucson FD would remain, memos show Rural Metro will begin staffing Feb. 1 and nearly 30 firefighters were told their contracts end Jan. 31

Pasco County leaders say the move will improve recovery time, mental wellness and work-life balance, while supporting recruitment and retention as overtime hours trend down

A $2.2M renovation project has modernized two longtime Cañon City fire stations, adding updated bunk areas, HVAC systems and advanced alerting technology

The CPSE Center for Innovation Strategic Scan proposes six actionable takeaways related to apparatus purchasing challenges

Fresno firefighters rescued an 89-year-old woman in critical condition and treated a police officer for smoke inhalation after a blaze in the 500 block of North Fulton Street

Webb will be honored for three decades of advocacy that helped strengthen national firefighter support and secure programs like the Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Brittany Hathaway, a firefighter/EMT with Cliff Gila Fire Department, Gila Regional EMS and Central Dispatch, collapsed while responding to a medical call

The hiring of Craig Buckley comes as the Kansas City Fire Department confronts employee lawsuits, morale issues and concerns from community leaders over equity and leadership

Dr. Carl Schultz quietly retired as Orange County’s EMS medical director, months after fire chiefs called for his removal over decisions they said restricted paramedic care and damaged morale

Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks

Investigators say a passerby assaulted a firefighter while crews were preparing to extinguish an outdoor fire in Connelly Springs

A gas explosion ignited a four-alarm blaze at a Bronx high-rise, killing one tenant, injuring a firefighter and sending multiple residents to area hospitals

Lorain County leaders say the formal recognition will boost access to mental-health resources, training and protections

Tacoma Lieutenant Matt Frank’s battle with melanoma underscores why firefighters face higher cancer rates and how departments are working to reduce exposure and improve early detection

Firefighter union and civic leaders demanded halts to battery-energy storage systems near homes and firehouses, citing safety and response concerns

Local ranchers serving as liaisons helped incoming fire crews navigate terrain and resources during large fires like the Cottonwood Peak Fire

FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center and deployed response teams and resources to Texas, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania

Kansas City Station 10 firefighters' Facebook post goes viral ahead of a winter storm, poking fun at risky travel excuses, including nail appointments, while urging residents to stay off icy roads

Firefighters battled a blaze in a leasing office building at the Lakeview Apartment Complex in Gloucester Township