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California lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban PFAS from firefighter turnout gear by 2027, citing cancer risks and the lasting environmental impact of the so-called "forever chemicals"

A controlled burn set by forest officials in April escaped its boundaries, damaging private property by burning 16 pine trees, scorching others, and destroying fencing, with the U.S. Forest Service now working with the landowner to address the damage

A South Korean firefighter team in Colorado for training helped rescue a crash victim on I-25 near Colorado Springs, performing CPR until U.S. crews arrived

A well-known former officer and lifelong Revere resident, died after being pulled from a multi-family home blaze

The sudden and unexplained shutdown of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company has left Greene County residents concerned about higher insurance costs and public safety, as officials remain tight-lipped about the ongoing investigation

Jonpaul Seivane, a former Sacramento Metro Fire battalion chief with 17 years of leadership experience, has been appointed director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, bringing expertise in firefighter training, wellness and strategic development

Firefighters used drones and thermal imaging to battle an EV blaze in Chesterfield after a crash ruptured the SUV’s battery pack.

While battling the 3,500-acre Rowena Fire in Oregon, Polk County firefighters rescued a crying, soot-covered fawn that emerged from the smoke

A fast-moving brush fire in Kahikinui, Maui, fueled by strong winds, burned approximately 330 acres, forced the evacuation of about 50 residents, and is now 85% contained near the site of the deadly 2023 wildfire

Over 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a Costa Mesal building, where flames engulfed trucks, storage pallets and extended into a building

Potomac Heights VFD and Rescue Squad Company 7 was responding to multiple emergency calls when a fire ignited in the firehouse kitchen

The full order includes a Pierce Volterra electric pumper and six additional Pierce apparatus, reinforcing Frederick County’s commitment to firefighter safety and sustainability

Aided by a collaborative transition with Halt Fire’s leadership, Reliant Fire Apparatus will strengthen service and support for fire departments throughout Michigan

“What do cops and firefighters have in common? They both want to be firefighters.”

The Rock Island Fire Department retired Engine 32 after nearly 20 years of service, using it in a final extrication drill following a failed inspection

A Riceville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was killed and two others injured in an ATV accident during a training exercise in Montreat, North Carolina

Flash floods in northern West Virginia kill 5, leave 3 missing and ravage roads, bridges and homes as a state of emergency is declared

Heavy rain in San Antonio caused flash flooding and swept cars into Beital Creek, leaving 13 dead, as firefighters rescued over 70 people as floodwaters surged across the city

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children

Lafayette captain and home chef Coby Bailey will represent Louisiana’s rich culinary traditions in the season 4 premiere of "The Great American Recipe" on July 11