After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?

As the flames spread, the firefighting response was disorganized and chaotic, with the LAFD’s own after-action report ...
Lebanon Local

Cigarette butt puts volunteer firefighters to first test

Despite the difficult terrain, firefighters were eventually able to contain and extinguish the fire. Crews remained on scene ...

Crews respond to structure fire on Bluff Mountain in Walden's Creek

The Walden’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department said crews are responding to a structure fire on Bluff Mountain. The fire is in ...

Wall VFD awarded $25K to update breathing equipment

The Wall Volunteer Fire Department has been presented with a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority to replace ...
Firehouse

As Dayton, MN, Explodes, Fire Department Struggling, Chief Says

The Dayton fire chief says the need is clear. As the northwest suburb explodes with growth, his department should have a ...

Norfolk Fire-Rescue adds 2 custom-built ladder trucks to fleet

Norfolk Fire-Rescue put two new ladder trucks into service last week.  Crews from Station 7 on Hampton Boulevard and Station 10 on E. Virginia Beach Boulevard welcomed ...

Monroe Fire Department introduces new truck equipped with unique tools

The Monroe Fire Department introduced Rescue 2 on Wednesday morning. This new truck is equipped with unique tools ready to ...