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Austin firefighters vote on confidence in chief after flood response controversy

Over 150 bagpipers and drummers from across the U.S. gathered in Coeur d'Alene to honor two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire

The new Striker 8x8 vehicles will enhance MSP’s fire protection capabilities at one of the nation’s busiest airports

Comprehensive 5-year fleet contract for the Calgary Fire Department includes rescues and engines, building on previous contracts for aerials and water tenders

A recent multi-agency wildfire drill helped Orange County responders swiftly contain the Rancho fire in Laguna Beach, highlighting the value of coordinated emergency planning

Three firefighters suffered minor injuries when a firetruck overturned while responding to a house fire in North Las Vegas

A Jersey City fire injured six firefighters and partially collapsed a three-story building, with the blaze spreading to nearby homes and prompting an investigation

Portland proposed a rare housing subsidy to fire chief candidate Reginald Freeman, boosting his offer to nearly $260K before he withdrew due to financial concerns

A fire destroyed Thayer Marine in Jackson and closed a stretch of U.S. 127, prompting a large emergency response as crews battled the blaze

Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes, a 2019 Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year, died May 29 after a heart attack following multiple emergency calls, the USFA confirmed

Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a section of a $700 million Los Angeles tunnel project collapsed 400 feet underground, with no major injuries reported

With over 160 still missing after the Hill Country floods, Texas first responders confront the mental health challenges of recovering bodies, including children

A 76-year-old woman died in a Queens pizzeria after an e-bike battery sparked a deadly fire, marking NYC’s first lithium-ion battery fatality of the year

A jury found two former Albuquerque firefighters not guilty in a 2023 rape case tied to a charity event; a third defendant still faces charges

St. Paul firefighters rescued a man trapped 10 to 12 feet underground in a sewer for up to four days using a rope system

Flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, triggered by monsoon rains, swept away a home and prompted over 85 rescues; three people remain missing as search teams continue efforts

Texas officials report that more than 160 people remain missing after flash floods killed over 100, with most last seen near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County as search efforts continue and questions mount over warning systems

The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker responds to union claims that he blocked swift water rescue crews from aiding in Kerr County flooding

A massive early morning fire leveled the historic Wolfe Building on Broughton Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina