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A Broussard Fire Department captain underwent neck surgery for injuries he sustained when part of a brick wall collapsed on him and two other firefighters
Kentwood police have charged a suspect with involuntary manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment in the Nov. fatal fire
Hartford firefighters and one civilian were injured a crash in front of the firehouse
Authorities call “vehicle as a weapon” attacks a catalyst for reshaping cities, prompting concrete barriers and anti-vehicle obstacles in public and new spaces
Investigators say IDs and tattoos give a strong identification of the driver killed in the explosion outside the Las Vegas Trump hotel on New Year’s Day
Agents seized over 150 pipebombs and other homemade devices inside a Isle of Wight County home
The FBI identified the driver as an active-duty U.S. Army soldier
“This was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher Raia, the deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division
The Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Department will use funding from an Operation Lone Star grant to put more EMTs on the street
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
Officials said some of those wounded in the New Year’s Eve blast had severe burns and shrapnel injuries
At least 30 people, including two New Orleans Police officers, were transported to five local hospitals for injuries
Several Monroe Rural Protection Fire District firefighters resigned following Firefighter Roselyn Baker’s termination after she filed a complaint
Grand Blanc Township Fire Chief Robert Burdette remembers when he was a teenager watching firefighters respond to calls
The decision reinstates plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others involved in the Sept. 11 terror attacks, sparing them the death penalty
With Engine 18’s motorized pumper out of service due to fuel line issues, the department gathered hay, straw, oats and cordwood to place a steamer in service
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
“I just wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps,” Probationary Firefighter Dennis Meyran said, recalling the motivation to complete the FDNY academy
Body-worn camera footage shows Portland firefighters and police officers working save a woman trapped in her burning vehicle
A new law to keep bystanders from interfering with first responders goes into effect in 2025
A fundraiser organized by the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Foundation overwhelmingly surpassed its goal of $5,000
A Delray Beach spokesperson said three firefighters are in stable condition after their ladder truck was struck by a train while responding to a call
Three Vancouver firefighters were injured after a downed power line caused several fires
Authorities said a man died after fire engulfed his Bradford home after a standoff
Valor Station in Augusta will offer individual and group talk therapy, EMDR and other treatments
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
Images from the scene show a Delray Beach fire truck on its side, significantly damaged
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Booth will highlight advanced electrification, safety, and connected solutions to support the next generation of firefighting
Ogdensburg officials hope being awarded AFG funding will allow them to purchase a mini-pumper to reduce wear on older apparatus
Nashville Fire Department enhances nighttime operations with portable scene lighting
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025
Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Delaney said the city saved thousands of dollars after finding an already-built Pierce fire engine
Baker County officials will use Interior Department funding to purchase water tanks for fire departments to place onto pickup truck beds