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A Chicago firefighter received a life-saving transplant after a high school friend stepped forward as a donor, highlighting an outpouring of support from the fire service community

With engines stuck in the shop and few reserves available, Anchorage firefighters are increasingly forced to respond in under-equipped vehicles as call volumes rise and equipment wears down

Troy's new Engine 2, designed for the city’s hills and dense infrastructure, will serve the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute area as officials continue investing in public safety

The Winston-Salem city council approved a nearly $2 million compensation overhaul boosting salaries up to 9.5%

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board Chair Jeff Swanty's resignation follows a months-long dispute that resulted in Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach separating from the agency

A NIOSH investigation details how deteriorated conditions, fire below and strategy gaps led to four serious firefighter injuries

San Antonio police said a welfare check escalated when a woman allegedly struck a firefighter with a knife before barricading herself inside an apartment

A unanimous vote allows regulators to mandate cleanup of PFAS-containing foam, require reporting and restrict its use as concerns grow over “forever chemical” contamination

Crews overcame difficult stairway access to contain an attic fire with extension into wall spaces

Hinckley Township officials approved higher wages and new hiring options as the department struggles to recruit and retain full-time firefighters amid regional shortages

Mayor Michelle Wu appointed a 35-year department veteran to lead Boston Fire, marking a historic first as he prepares to take over later this month

Baltimore County's $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing

A lawsuit claims Henderson firefighters failed to preserve and deliver a severed finger to hospital staff, leaving doctors unable to reattach it after more than 12 hours without proper care

Prosecutors say Ansonia firefighter shot the victim multiple times, ignited her home and later joined fellow firefighters at the blaze

The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors

A government shutdown has delayed official reporting, but the fire service cannot afford to overlook those who died in the line of duty

Gov. Laura Kelly ordered flags across Kansas to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Carl “Levi” Evans, a Greeley County volunteer firefighter and former deputy sheriff

Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization

The landmark apparatus, featuring the 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine, will enhance the Broussard Fire Department’s operational reach, maneuverability and long-term serviceability

The coverage explored how national policy shifts affect firefighter safety, funding and operational readiness