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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAFD did not alert DWP to more than 1,000 fire hydrants needing repair

The Los Angeles Fire Department delayed notifying about 1,000 damaged fire hydrants until mid-February despite prior knowledge, impacting emergency response.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 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 parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

San Jose fire hid drug tampering, patient exposure - San Jose Spotlight

Firefighters alerted leaders to missing opioids for over a year before the public disclosure of theft incidents.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAFD did not alert DWP to more than 1,000 fire hydrants needing repair

The Los Angeles Fire Department delayed notifying about 1,000 damaged fire hydrants until mid-February despite prior knowledge, impacting emergency response.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 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 parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

San Jose fire hid drug tampering, patient exposure - San Jose Spotlight

Firefighters alerted leaders to missing opioids for over a year before the public disclosure of theft incidents.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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.
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#rescue
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

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

SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 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.
California
fromeuronews
3 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.
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
1 week 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.
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#san-jose
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: Suspicious Fires Hit Outer Richmond School

A 22-year veteran of the San Jose Fire Department has been charged with stealing morphine and sedatives from a locked box at a fire station.
San Francisco
#emergency-response
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

San Francisco Fire Department shows off its emergency readiness in preparedness drill: 'Be vigilant'

San Francisco showcases readiness for disaster response with innovative firefighting technology and significant water supply.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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

An explosion in Pacoima critically injured one and partially collapsed a home, with initial indications pointing to fireworks as the cause.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

San Francisco Fire Department shows off its emergency readiness in preparedness drill: 'Be vigilant'

San Francisco showcases readiness for disaster response with innovative firefighting technology and significant water supply.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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

An explosion in Pacoima critically injured one and partially collapsed a home, with initial indications pointing to fireworks as the cause.
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#injuries
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#legal-proceedings
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two people and a dog, and damaging homes.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Second person charged with arson in New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

A second individual has been charged with arson in a major wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, which has grown to be the state's second-largest in nearly two decades.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
4 weeks 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
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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
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SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal

Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over wildfire response, raising political tension for Mayor Karen Bass.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
SF politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

L.A. Fire Chief Dismissed Amid Controversy Over Handling of Devastating January Wildfires

Mayor Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley after devastating wildfires and claimed inadequate preparations contributed to the city's disaster.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal

Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over wildfire response, raising political tension for Mayor Karen Bass.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
SF politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

L.A. Fire Chief Dismissed Amid Controversy Over Handling of Devastating January Wildfires

Mayor Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley after devastating wildfires and claimed inadequate preparations contributed to the city's disaster.
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SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

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

Firefighters are reconsidering drug storage after the arrest of a captain for theft.
Security measures are being evaluated across all stations following allegations of drug tampering.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

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

The fire department stated, "A danger to surfers cannot be ruled out.!!Do not enter !!" indicating concerns about safety surrounding the popular Eisbachwelle.
Berlin music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Small plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb, FAA says

NTSB investigators are en route to the scene and are expected to arrive tomorrow. Once on site, the investigators will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

2 aviators safe after aircraft crashes near Byron Airport

Nobody was injured when an aircraft with two people aboard crashed in Contra Costa County, according to Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials.
East Bay (California)
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 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
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

FDNY Contains Brush Fire in Gerritsen Beach

NYPD Aviation Unit played a crucial role in fighting brush fire at Gerritsen Beach using innovative firefighting techniques.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Heavy snowfall in Central New York caused structural damage leading to the collapse of multiple buildings, including the Barneveld Fire Department.
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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Flames rip through Bed-Stuy construction site, displacing neighbors * Brooklyn Paper

Firefighters contained a large blaze in a Bed-Stuy construction site that endangered nearby occupied buildings without any reported injuries.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Flames rip through Bed-Stuy construction site, displacing neighbors * Brooklyn Paper

Firefighters contained a large blaze in a Bed-Stuy construction site that endangered nearby occupied buildings without any reported injuries.
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