fromLos Angeles Times2 weeks agoCanyon fire more than 60% contained as firefighters make 'good progress'The Canyon fire in Ventura County was 62% contained as of Sunday morning, with firefighters making good progress extinguishing the blaze, according to fire authorities.Los Angeles
fromAustin Monitor1 month agoTo 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
fromGothamist3 months agoFatal Port Newark ship fire caused by improper vehicle use and training gaps, feds findA deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark was caused by a modified Jeep and safety failures, leading to firefighters' deaths.
NYC parentsfromHigh Country News4 months agoNearly all federal workers who investigate firefighter deaths fired - High Country NewsFederal health workers responsible for firefighter death investigations faced mass layoffs under Trump administration policies.
CancerfromTruthout4 months agoTrump Slashed Team That Investigates Line-of-Duty Fire DeathsAdministration cuts threaten firefighter safety investigations, risking lives during suppression efforts.NIOSH layoffs disrupt critical programs meant to prevent firefighter fatalities.