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Review shows extreme hoarding caused one fatal floor collapse and fueled seven fatal fires, underscoring risks as firefighters struggle through debris-filled homes

Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws

The new Derry firehouse design adds modern communications, decon and training space to speed response in the southwest area

Cedar City's mayor said Fire Chief Mike Phillips was burned when a spark fell into jet fuel

On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station

Pasadena's plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands

Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues

Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times

Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him

The U.S. Forest Service is delaying prevention grants, while FEMA and the National Weather Service trim services and warn of funding gaps

FEMA funding will cover two-thirds of salaries and benefits for three years, after which Muskegon officials will keep the positions to bolster long-term public safety

Flames engulfed a Franklin Township home just before midnight, claiming the lives of five people

An early-morning blast sent the public-housing chimney crashing onto a sidewalk and playground

Contingency plans from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management outline which fire operations will continue during funding lapse

Police believe a Wood Lake firefighter was driving under the influence of alcohol when the fire engine overturned after leaving school homecoming festivities

Grand Rapids' first new firehouse in nearly 40 years will serve 14,000 southeast-side residents, ease the load on the busiest station and help crews hit their arrival goal

Moncks Corner Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend suffered a fatal cardiac event within 24 hours of two emergency calls

Radio traffic captures the chaos as crews fighting the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints blaze were pulled out when the roof gave way

Democrats blocked a GOP short-term bill, demanding reversal of Medicaid cuts and an extension of ACA premium tax credits, while Republicans rejected the trillion-dollar price tag

Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan