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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Burned body found in brush fire in Santa Clarita

A burned body was discovered in Santa Clarita after the Los Angeles County Fire Department extinguished a small brush fire on Soledad Canyon Road.
Los Angeles
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

To slash costs, Austin will decide whether to cut firefighter staffing below national standards - Austin Monitor

"So they're calling people back, which doesn't give time for people to actually rest and actually recharge their battery."
Austin
#san-jose
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

City looks to cut some costs on police, fire budgets - Austin Monitor

City budget proposal includes significant decreases in Police and Fire Department overtime budgets, alongside staffing changes for budgetary relief.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'Fireball' after small plane crashes at London Southend Airport

A plane has been involved in a collision at Southend Airport according to police, with reports of a serious incident involving a 12-metre aircraft and a large fireball.
London
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Recovering the Dead in Texas's Flash-Flood Alley

Severe storms in Hill Country prompted Lee Pool, chief of the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department, to act quickly during an emergency flood situation.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

FDNY fights fire at apartment building in West Brighton on Staten Island

A fire occurred at an apartment building in West Brighton, controlled by FDNY within an hour with no reported injuries.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Calif. cities used drones to find people shooting off illegal fireworks

Illegal fireworks in California could lead to hefty fines through drone surveillance operations by fire departments.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Man dead, woman critically injured after fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in CA

A fireworks explosion in Pacoima led to one man's death and left a woman critically injured, igniting multiple homes.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

FDNY nabs Brooklyn man in $250K illegal fireworks bust

An FDNY investigation led to the arrest of Lisen Pan for illegal fireworks possession, underlining public safety concerns in New York.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One dead and two injured after explosion damages Philadelphia homes

One person died and two were injured in a Philadelphia explosion that severely damaged homes.
Investigators are assessing causes and ensuring surrounding homes' stability.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Metrolink train and semi collide in Moorpark, killing truck's driver

A semi-truck collided with a Metrolink train in Moorpark, resulting in the truck driver's death and injuries to a train passenger.
#san-francisco
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

At least 10 hurt when yacht strikes dock in Hudson River, FDNY says

Several people were injured when a yacht with around 400 passengers struck a dock in the Hudson River; safety measures were enacted swiftly by the FDNY.
NYC music
#palo-alto
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

Council votes to bring back fire engine

Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously to reinstate a fire engine at Mitchell Park amid concerns over response times.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

Council votes to bring back fire engine

Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously to reinstate a fire engine at Mitchell Park amid concerns over response times.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Hiking Along Beautiful Bluffs Can Get Risky. Here's How to Stay Safe | KQED

Good weather draws crowds to dangerous cliff edges, leading to rescue situations.
Awareness of the environment, tides, and intoxication is essential for safety in outdoor areas.
Portland food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

The fire department for East Bay parks closes at night. Firefighters are concerned

The East Bay Regional Park District fire department's limited hours lead to inadequate emergency response times.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

County says San Jose fire may have violated federal law - San Jose Spotlight

Not only do these incidents themselves pose a significant public safety risk, policy violation, and involve potential violation of Federal law, but the lack of notification to the EMS Agency substantially compounds this risk to the public.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Richmond fire department to begin emergency response care upgrade

The Richmond Fire Department aims to join its Contra Costa County peers by establishing a paramedics program to provide advanced life support, crucial for improving patient survival.
Mission District
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

North Shore firefighter facing rape charges placed on leave

A lieutenant in the Nahant Fire Department has been placed on paid leave following multiple rape charges after pleading not guilty.
#brooklyn
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Man falls to his death while trying to escape burning building in Brooklyn

A tragic incident occurred during a rescue in Brooklyn, where a man fell to his death after a firefighter's ladder malfunctioned.
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Man falls to his death while trying to escape burning building in Brooklyn

A tragic incident occurred during a rescue in Brooklyn, where a man fell to his death after a firefighter's ladder malfunctioned.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Suspicious Fires Hit Outer Richmond School

Veteran firefighter charged with drug theft
Suspicious fires at Lafayette Elementary School
Billie Eilish announces new concert dates
Republicans divided over Congressional megabill
Trump alters stance on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Manhole smoke sparks carbon monoxide scare

Residents reported seeing smoke rising from two manholes on Dahill Road, which led to an emergency evacuation as firefighters conducted checks in the area.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Two injured in early morning blaze at Crown Heights NYCHA building * Brooklyn Paper

A fire in Crown Heights injured two residents and was controlled by firefighters shortly after emergency services arrived.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Los Angeles fire chief ousted after the city's most destructive wildfire fails to get her job back

Former LA Fire Chief Kristen Crowley failed to have her dismissal reversed, citing false accusations regarding her conduct and decision-making during a catastrophic wildfire.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Former fire chief Kristin Crowley loses bid to get her job back, winning just two votes

The Los Angeles City Council denied the reinstatement of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley despite her objections and concerns over firefighting resources.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Three months after wildfire, Mayor Bass proposes adding more than 200 jobs to LAFD

Mayor Bass proposes adding 227 positions to the fire department to address staffing shortages after recent wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Los Angeles fire chief ousted after the city's most destructive wildfire fails to get her job back

Former LA Fire Chief Kristen Crowley failed to have her dismissal reversed, citing false accusations regarding her conduct and decision-making during a catastrophic wildfire.
#oakland
LA Clippers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

An L.A. County firefighter assaulted his neighbor. But his bosses couldn't fire him

Firefighters must maintain conduct standards; Adam Clint was fired for felony assault, but a commission voted to reinstate him due to insufficient evidence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Two people and dog dead after small plane crashes into Los Angeles-area neighborhood

A small plane crash in Simi Valley resulted in three fatalities and damage to two homes.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Massachusetts firefighters help rescue baby bald eagles

A pair of young bald eagles were successfully rescued by firefighters in Longmeadow after their nest was destroyed by strong winds, ensuring their safe rehabilitation.
Atlanta Falcons
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Borough Park Building, Displaces Dozens, Officials Say

Over 125 FDNY personnel battled a three-alarm fire in Borough Park, successfully controlling the blaze in a mixed-occupancy building.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Three-alarm fire in Borough Park shoe store displaces 20 residents * Brooklyn Paper

The building lacked windows for ventilation purposes, making the fire tougher for our members to fight. The department store had a lot of stock, which intensified the situation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

WATCH: Woman, Kids Narrowly Escape With Their Lives After Huge Manhole Explosion in New York

The explosion was alarming, with video showing a woman narrowly escaping a manhole blast while pushing a stroller, highlighting the dangers of urban infrastructure.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SJ fire department reconsidering drug storage after audit reveals tampering, theft

"Any time something like this happens, it is frankly devastating internally and externally to the organization," said Chief Robert Sapien regarding the drug theft by Captain Moalem.
SF parents
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Munich's famous river surfing spot closed after accident DW 04/20/2025

Eisbachwelle closed for safety investigations following a critical incident involving a surfer.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
3 months ago

Yonkers building partially collapses after boulder rolls down hill into business

A boulder rolled down a hill and caused a partial building collapse in Yonkers, but no injuries occurred.
frombrooklyneagle.com
4 months ago

Three firefighters hurt in Brooklyn blaze after stairway collapse

A fierce two-alarm fire injured three firefighters in Canarsie, prompting a large-scale response.
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

Driver killed in crash with California fire engine

A driver was killed in a crash after failing to yield to a responding Los Angeles Fire Department engine, which had its lights and sirens activated.
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Small plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb, FAA says

A plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota resulted in no survivors and fires in a residential area.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Two-alarm Brooklyn fire leaves three firefighters injured after stairwell collapse | amNewYork

A two-alarm fire in Brooklyn left three firefighters injured due to a stairwell collapse, prompting a specialized rescue team to assist in saving them.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Gas leak in San Francisco's Richmond District injures 1, businesses evacuated

A gas leak near Fourth Avenue and Geary Boulevard prompted evacuations and traffic detours, with fire crews actively responding to control the situation.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Fire chief allegedly admitted throwing baby daughter, cracking her skull, because she 'wouldn't stop crying'

The fire chief admitted to investigators that he had "forcefully" taken his daughter out of a swing and subsequently "threw her on the ground" due to frustration over her crying.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Fireworks likely to blame for an explosion at a Pacoima home that critically injured one person

The explosion rocked a Pacoima neighborhood, leaving one male critically injured and causing partial collapse of a home, believed to be caused by fireworks.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Northern California grocery store's roof collapses on shoppers

A grocery store in Northern California closed indefinitely due to a roof collapse that injured two shoppers.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Firefighters battle blaze at San Rafael Airport

Firefighters brought a structure fire under control at San Rafael Airport, but the 2,000-square-foot machine shop building was a total loss without injuries reported.
San Francisco
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Moment Connecticut house of horrors victim is rescued after lighting fire to escape stepmom Kimberly Sullivan who held him captive for decades

A 32-year-old man was rescued after being held captive for 20 years by his abusive stepmother, igniting a fire for freedom.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Alameda County fire captain arrested in child sex predator investigation

A fire department captain was arrested for alleged child sexual exploitation as part of a broader police investigation.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Multiple people transported to hospital after explosion reported at Denver assisted living facility

An explosion at a Denver assisted living facility resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations.
fromBKReader
4 months ago

FDNY Contains Brush Fire in Gerritsen Beach

The NYPD Aviation Unit utilized a bambi bucket to assist in dousing a brush fire at Gerritsen Beach, in a coordinated effort with multiple fire departments.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Nearly 20% of San Diego fires likely' began by homeless encampments, data shows

Homeless encampments accounted for nearly 20% of fires in San Diego last year, highlighting a significant safety concern for both communities and individuals.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Brush fires break out on Long Island, sparking 'large-scale' response

Brush fires in Long Island's East End have led to major road closures and extensive emergency response.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Heavy snow causes New York firehouse to collapse as firefighters narrowly avoid injury

"While some of our crews were removing snow from the roof other members started coming up with a plan to start shoring up the structure."
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

LA mayor Karen Bass ousts fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following a devastating wildfire, citing leadership needs and criticisms over preparedness.
California
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Fire crews rescue woman stuck in storm drain in California

San Bernardino fire crews rescued a woman trapped in an underground storm drain with no visible injuries.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

South Santa Clara County residents concerned as fire response agencies being switched

Emergency response in South Santa Clara County will shift from Cal Fire to the Santa Clara County Fire Department to ensure ongoing fire protection.
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