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Retired Kalispell firefighter Alan “Gus” Gustafson has spent decades preserving artifacts, including a 1925 American LaFrance pumper he once rode

Officials called the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber a mass-casualty event in Searsmont

PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation

Spouses of Hillsborough County firefighters suited up for hands-on training

Firefighters from Lily Fire & Rescue and Laurel County Fire and Rescue were pulled to safety after a collapse during an apartment fire

The family of Cleveland fire cadet Symeon Williams Sr. claims he was subjected to racially motivated hazing and excessive physical activity before a fatal medical emergency

Engineer Steven Decker, a 30-year member, died after a training exercise in West Ridge, marking the department’s second LODD in recent months

A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso,and starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions

Annapolis and Anne Arundel County officials are proposing a jointly funded peak-time medic unit to handle growing EMS demand

About 7% of Minneapolis firefighters are on PTSD leave while officials grapple with rising mental health and workers’ compensation costs

The resignation of Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit behavioral health manager leaves concerns over staffing cuts, reduced call volume and the removal of EMS captains

Lodi firefighters responded to more than 8,000 calls last year, most involving EMS and rescue incidents, while expanding ALS capabilities

Cleveland firefighters and a medical helicopter responded to Amaero Advanced Materials after an industrial explosion

Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response

The Bangor Fire Department's EMS-only pilot program is aimed at handling a rising EMS call volume while keeping firefighters available for fire responses

Baker City firefighters say rotating a 2007 fire engine with a new 2026 apparatus could affect safety and firefighting capability, while city leaders say the goal is to preserve equipment

The Pismo Beach facility combines police and fire operations under one roof, giving first responders expanded space, updated technology and faster emergency response capabilities

Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale was welcomed home after weeks in intensive care, while union officials say his injury leave could run out before his recovery is complete

When departments plan a new station or renovate an existing facility, airflow planning and exhaust removal system layout should be considered early in the design process

New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community