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NTSB finds ‘failure’ in training before deadly 2023 Newark cargo ship fire
The Newark fire department’s lack of training and familiarity with marine firefighting during a deadly cargo ship fire at the ...
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Douglas County declares local disaster emergency after two large grass fires; no injuries or structures lost
Due to two large grass fires on Wednesday that are now under control, Douglas County leaders have declared an emergency, ...
Orange County appoints Anthony Rios as new fire chief
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has appointed Anthony Rios to lead the Orange County Fire Rescue Department.Rios is a ...
Orono, Long Lake move to extinguish fire department feud
The two cities near Lake Minnetonka have been embroiled in a contentious lawsuit since Orono tried to form its own fire ...
Several garages damaged by fire in Lincoln Park, CFD says
An investigation is underway after a series of garage fires in Lincoln Park Wednesday morning, the Chicago police and fire ...
Clinton National Airport hosts tri-annual drill to strengthen emergency response skills
Over 50 emergency responders from the Little Rock Fire Department Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Little Rock Fire Department, Little Rock Police Department, ...
U.S. Forest Service uses helicopter for deployment as fire season begins earlier
First-of-its-kind resources are helping forest service crews be more prepared for what is expected to be an above-average season.
State officials say firefighters are prepared for wildfire season despite federal funding uncertainty
With federal resources in question, state officials said they are ready to fill the void. NORTH BEND, Wash. — Firefighters across Washington are gearing up for wildfire season, training on everything ...