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FEMA acting administrator David Richardson told Congress the agency’s response to the Texas floods was timely and effective, denying reports of delays or staffing issues

El Cariso Hotshot Renzo Reginato sustained a traumatic spinal injury and broken leg during a tree strike on the Butler Fire and remains hospitalized in Redding

John Ridge, a firefighter with Enid Fire Department, shares how leading the department’s honor guard brings a sense of pride and respect to honoring fallen heroes and community events

The historic Siskiyou Smokejumper Base in Oregon honors the legacy of America’s earliest smokejumpers with a museum featuring original gear, personal stories and guided tours by retired jumpers

FEMA is proposing to cut nearly $1 billion in grants used by fire, EMS, and emergency management agencies for training, equipment, and disaster readiness, according to internal memos

Baraboo was awarded a $24 million USDA loan to construct new fire and EMS facilities, improving emergency response with a main station and a satellite location

Fall River firefighters arrived within minutes and rescued dozens during the Gabriel House fire, which killed 10 residents and became the state’s deadliest residential blaze in decades

Emergency crews responded to a cardiac arrest at Hulk Hogan’s Clearwater home Thursday morning, where he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital

Bend Fire and Rescue carries body armor on fire trucks for high-risk responses, though officials say most calls involve safe, positive public interactions

A University of Arizona study found PFAS exposure from firefighter gear may alter microRNAs, potentially increasing the risk of cancer and other diseases

The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout

Firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge of the St. Lucie County Fire District died after becoming ill on duty and is being honored with full line-of-duty death protocols

The gunman who killed two firefighters in Idaho, had attempted to join the fire department and left behind a farewell letter and drawings indicating a premeditated attack

On July 24, 2025, NACS and NENA will celebrate 24/7 Day by offering free drinks and snacks to first responders at participating convenience stores nationwide

Pittsburgh City Council is pushing for yearly reports on the city’s aging fleet of ambulances, fire trucks, and other vehicles amid growing concerns about breakdowns and repair costs

Roger Bentley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for a 2024 Sterling house explosion that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown after prosecutors said he ignored signs of a gas leak.

A Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water on a high school baseball field, forcing a game cancellation and prompting an apology and investigation by the fire department

Firefighter-Safety Officer Amie Lee of Van Dyne Fire Department died from a suspected pulmonary embolism linked to a fire station injury

Pennsylvania emergency director urges FEMA to reverse proposed disaster aid cuts

Duane Williams is suing the City of Detroit for $100 million, alleging he was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 11 years due to suppressed evidence and false testimony