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Blue Shield blasted for denying treatment after retired SF firefighter dies
Ken Jones, a longtime San Francisco firefighter suffering from Stage 4 cancer, passed away on Saturday at the age of 71.…
WATCH: Firefighters give lifesaving treatment to kittens rescued from burning building in Negev
No people were injured in the fire, and firefighters worked to control the blaze and extinguish hotspots in and around the building.…
Smoking hot LA firefighter goes viral for his dreamy cooking skills, recipes
There's a new chef turning up the heat in the kitchen, and he's already used to handling major blazes.…
Ignore the AI / tentacles, blame the firefighters
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s $17B gives huge raise to cops, fire and avoids mass layoffs
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie revealed a record-breaking budget of nearly $17 billion that hands big raises to police and fire staff and avoids mass layoffs as the city faces lo…
Volunteer firefighters feel the heat on the front lines of the climate crisis
Nova Scotia’s unpaid guardians respond to floods and fires, but as disasters increase, their departments lack adequate funding, training and equipment…
firefighter wondering about how to maximize benefits 457b vs brokerage
Firefighter charged with punching on-duty NYPD cop in face at NYC hospital
The blow left the officer with redness, swelling, and substantial pain, and he stayed at the hospital for treatment, the court doc said.…
See it: Dilapidated FDNY firehouses plagued by huge leaks, collapsed ceilings, mold and more
This should count as a fire hazard.…
Dallas chief says firefighters were preparing to evacuate residents when apartment building exploded - AP News
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Bull falls into 60-feet deep well, safely rescued in Virudhunagar district; public hail firefighters
Bull falls into 60-feet deep well, safely rescued in Virudhunagar district; public hail firefighters…
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas…
NASA develops sensor to improve firefighter safety
Firefighters look to restart PFAS case against manufacturer 3M
The federal government's $2 billion lawsuit against "forever chemicals" manufacturer 3M has Fire Rescue Victoria considering whether it should relaunch its own legal proceedings.…
Nearly 100 firefighters battling major apartment fire, possible explosion in Dallas
Nearly 100 firefighters have responded to a major apartment fire in Dallas. CBS News Texas reports.…
Cause of NYC shipyard explosion that killed worker, injured dozens revealed
The massive explosion at a Staten Island commercial shipyard last week that killed a worker was determined to be accidental, caused by flammable paint vapors, the FDNY revealed Wed…
Firefighter who helped deliver a baby girl in 2004 drove nearly 800 miles to watch her graduate college 22 years later
NASA Develops Sensor to Improve Firefighter Safety
With peak wildfire season approaching, scientists with NASA’s FireSense project have created low-cost thermal sensors to install on fire bulldozers that will…
Army of night vision drones set to be deployed to crack down on illegal Fourth of July fireworks
A Central Valley town in California is ready to do battle with those shooting illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July, employing an army of drones to monitor the skies above the ci…
Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze
The fire broke out shortly after 06:45 BST at a supermarket with flats above in north-west London.…
Fire union criticises department's 'flawed' $6.2m helmet rollout
Queensland's fire minister has intervened following tensions between the firefighter union and department.…
US plans to cut bombers, firefighters and warships available to Europe in time of war: report
The US will reduce the number of aircraft and warships available to NATO allies during times of crisis, according to a new report.…
NYC Council pushes Mamdani to add ‘fifth man’ to FDNY trucks— restoring Bloomberg-era cut
“Adding a fifth firefighter to FDNY engine companies would reduce the time required to put out fires — protecting the lives of civilians and firefighters alike,” Council Speaker Ju…
Furious LA firefighters take rarely seen step in fight against Karen Bass: ‘Domino effect’
Los Angeles firefighters are being driven to the edge of collapse in a system cracking in real time, trapped in marathon shifts, missing paychecks and watching a city budget flatli…
Crack Forms in Garden Grove Chemical Tank, a Positive Sign for Firefighters
The tank in Southern California has been building in temperature and pressure for days, which could lead to an explosive release. The crack may reduce some of that pressure, offici…
‘We go together’: New York fireman inspires Maroons with his 9/11 message
James Dowdell turned 17 the day before his father, Lieutenant Kevin Dowdell of Rescue 4, died in the South Tower of the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001.…
Marine veteran and Boston firefighter dies after rescue efforts at massive house blaze
Boston firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. died battling a three-alarm Dorchester fire after all five residents were safely rescued, officials said.…
NYC hotel maids now make more than rookie cops, firefighters, teachers — as union averts strike following new salary agreement
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, the union representing 22,000 city hotel workers, ratified the new contract Thursday that will bring housekeepers to $77,113 on July 1 with $11…
Deadly Explosions Injure Dozens of Firefighters on Staten Island Barge
Two explosions rocked a barge on the North Shore of Staten Island, injuring 34 people. The resulting fire was under control, but was still burning.…
At least 16 injured, including 13 firefighters in Staten Island shipyard explosion: FDNY
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard left at least 16 injured, including multiple firefighters, after workers were reported trapped in the building.…
Massive fire, explosion at NYC dry dock injures 16 — including 13 firefighters
One firefighter is in critical condition and two were seriously injured; one civilian was also seriously injured, according to the FDNY.…
Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 16 hurt, including multiple firefighters
Sixteen people have been hurt in an explosion and fire on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard Friday.…
NYC principal trapped in car during flash flood reunited with FDNY hero who saved her
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday honored one of New York's Bravest, who saved a Brooklyn public school principal from nearly drowning in her vehicle during the city's first major fla…
Going bananas? What to know if you plan to head to Banana Ball at PNC Field
The unhinged, fast-paced and wildly viral world of Banana Ball invades Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend as the newly minted Banana Ball Championship League rolls into town. PNC F…
Council approval of LA’s $15B budget spirals into fight over firefighter and homeless spending
Los Angeles approved its nearly $15 billion city budget Thursday in a 12-1 vote, but the fight inside City Hall quickly erupted into a battle over firefighters, homelessness spendi…
Florida duo gloated about killing off-duty firefighter for his phone, sneakers in front of resort: witness
Two men accused of killing an off-duty Florida firefighter for his Nike sneakers and iPhone boasted about the murder just moments after the heinous act, a witness claimed Tuesday.…
Apocalyptic scene as Sandy Fire sends homeowner fleeing for her life: ‘middle of a tornado’
The video shows thick smoke swallowing the neighborhood as powerful winds whipped flames dangerously close to homes while residents raced to escape.…
Video shows massive ‘smokenado’ tower over Verona Fire in Riverside County
Video showed the massive funnel of smoke twisting high into the sky above the blaze burning near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road.…
Dramatic video shows devastating speed of SoCal wildfire — and firefighters’ swift response
As firefighters battle a growing Ventura County wildfire that threatens to spread into LA County, first responders want to turn the tide against the raging blaze.…
Jaw-dropping moment massive fire truck barrels into Sunland building
An out-of-control fire truck barreled into several parked cars in Sunland on Tuesday evening before sliding to a stop on its side in front of an H&R Block.…
Photos show firefighters battling Southern California blaze - AP News
Photos show firefighters battling Southern California blaze AP News…
Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district
Firefighters union boss Bob Brooks, backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders, appeared favored in Pennsylvania's 7th Democratic primary.…
Canberra set to receive more paramedics, firefighters
The ACT government will fund dozens of new emergency service roles after a review found ambulance staffing was unable to keep up with demand, particularly overnight.…
Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames
Afula station commander Deputy Fire Chief Asher Biton said the combined work of ground crews and firefighting aircraft helped limit the spread of the blaze.…
8 Sizzling Firefighter Romance Books
Hotter than ever: These sizzling firefighter romance books, like Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt, are ready to burn you up!…
US firefighters rescue 25 million bees in broken-down truck amid high heat
Firefighters used a hose to mist the truck’s trailer containing the bees to keep the insects 'cool, calm, and safe'. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
500 firefighters battling Sandy Fire in California's Simi Valley
A massive brush fire burning in Simi Valley, California, has prompted mandatory evacuations and burned at least 720 acres as of Monday evening. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gu…
Please, Not Again: Large, Fast-Moving Wildfire Breaks Out in SoCal, Evacuations Ordered
As someone who lives in Los Angeles, I can tell you that the last thing anybody here wants to see is another devastating wildfire. I just recently visited the almost destroyed neig…
As a child Rob was burnt. As an adult, he’s fighting fire with fire
Every time farmer and volunteer firefighter Rob Armstrong gets a call to battle a bushfire, something inside says not to do it. But he goes anyway. He knows what it’s like to be tr…
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine’s midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day after the incident that injured at least 11 ot…
Firefighter killed; 11 injured in Maine lumber mill explosion, fire
A firefighter died and 11 others were injured in a Maine lumber mill explosion, prompting extensive emergency response efforts.…
Around 100 firefighters battling wildfires in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains
NIFRS is continuing to tackle wildfires in the Ballagh Road, Newcastle, and Sandbank Road, Hilltown, areas of the mountains.…
Firefighters from across U.S. joining Georgia wildfire battle with blazes entering second week
Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country.…