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California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

CAL FIRE is hiring: Newsom ramping up recruitment as Nat'l Guard firefighting capacity drops

CAL FIRE seeks to recruit 2,000 firefighters as California faces an intense wildfire season.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

CAL FIRE is hiring: Newsom ramping up recruitment as Nat'l Guard firefighting capacity drops

CAL FIRE seeks to recruit 2,000 firefighters as California faces an intense wildfire season.
#fire
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Large fire in Astoria, Queens damages 2 buildings, 4 people injured

Fire in Astoria injured four people, three of whom were firefighters, while another deadly fire in Queens claimed three lives.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Large fire in Astoria, Queens damages 2 buildings, 4 people injured

Fire in Astoria injured four people, three of whom were firefighters, while another deadly fire in Queens claimed three lives.
#wildfire
#emergency-response
#public-safety
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani under fire for 'disrespecting' firefighters

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Multiple firefighters attacked while responding to a blaze near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho governor says

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani under fire for 'disrespecting' firefighters

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Multiple firefighters attacked while responding to a blaze near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho governor says

#community
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Off-duty firefighters, fishermen, and bystanders rescue 3 people from overturned car in Gloucester water

Off-duty firefighters and local fishermen rescued three people after their car plunged into the water in Gloucester.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Off-duty firefighters, fishermen, and bystanders rescue 3 people from overturned car in Gloucester water

Off-duty firefighters and local fishermen rescued three people after their car plunged into the water in Gloucester.
#idaho
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Firefighters ambushed by gunman while responding to brush fire in Idaho: Sheriff

When fire personnel responded to the blaze, they started getting shot at by an unknown person in the woods, Howard said.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I locked myself out and then a fire engine pulled up'

"When I realized I locked myself out, I thought about calling a locksmith, but then I remembered the fire station was close by and decided to try my luck there."
London
#legislation
NYC politics
fromthechiefleader.com
2 months ago

Council bill would compel DOI to investigate discrimination in FDNY

City Council aims to address discrimination against Black and female firefighters in FDNY through new legislation.
The bill mandates investigation of FDNY's compliance with discrimination laws.
NYC politics
fromthechiefleader.com
2 months ago

Council bill would compel DOI to investigate discrimination in FDNY

City Council aims to address discrimination against Black and female firefighters in FDNY through new legislation.
The bill mandates investigation of FDNY's compliance with discrimination laws.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

San Jose fire to resume drug oversight program after tampering - San Jose Spotlight

District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan asserted, 'This will save lives... Our fire union, Local 230, helped identify a permanent funding source worth an estimated $4 million in additional annual revenue through the existing transport recovery fee.'
San Jose Sharks
#fire-incident
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Investigators probe cause of Bed-Stuy fire that gutted three buildings * Brooklyn Paper

A three-alarm fire caused a building collapse and significant damage in Bedford-Stuyvesant, impacting multiple structures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Two firefighters and member of public dead after large fire at ex-RAF base

Two firefighters and a civilian died in a significant fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, highlighting risks to emergency responders.
NYC real estate
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Investigators probe cause of Bed-Stuy fire that gutted three buildings * Brooklyn Paper

A three-alarm fire caused a building collapse and significant damage in Bedford-Stuyvesant, impacting multiple structures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Erith fire: Londoners warned to keep windows closed as 70 firefighters rush to blaze

The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism during critical times, emphasizing that quality reporting should be open to all without paywalls.
London politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Tenant torches Long Island building, killing 2 dogs, cat: police

"This is horrible - I don't understand, why would you harm your own animals?" said one emotional neighbor, expressing disbelief at the incident.
Pets
fromSanta Monica Daily Press
1 month ago

Westside Ballet Honors First Responders in 'Masters of Movement' Performances

This year's Masters of Movement program offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience ballet through the ages—from Bournonville's classical 19th-century techniques to Jerome Robbins' mid-century masterpieces.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Brigade now has six newly trained wellbeing dogs

"Evidence shows that animals like Blue can have a calming influence on people and provide a positive distraction; there's no judgement from a dog."
London politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

Lori Franchina was awarded close to $2 million for anti-LGBTQ+ abuse she suffered as a firefighter, a decision that highlights workplace discrimination.
#community-support
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

FDNY legacies among new graduating New York City firefighter class | amNewYork

326 new firefighters graduated from the FDNY, including a legacy member honoring his family's history with the fire department.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Israel facing national emergency' as it battles worst fires in a decade, says Netanyahu

Netanyahu warned that the western wind can push the fire easily towards the outskirts of Jerusalem and even into the city itself.
Environment
#union
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts

LAFD's staffing and funding issues highlighted by Pacific Palisades fire incident.
Union leaders received significant pay raises despite budget cuts harming the department.
Union officers, including Freddy Escobar, have high earnings through overtime and stipends.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into 'possible criminal activity'

Eight Pawtucket firefighters were investigated for misconduct, leading to four firings and four resignations amid ongoing tensions with their union.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts

LAFD's staffing and funding issues highlighted by Pacific Palisades fire incident.
Union leaders received significant pay raises despite budget cuts harming the department.
Union officers, including Freddy Escobar, have high earnings through overtime and stipends.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

City, union clash over Pawtucket firefighters fired after investigation into 'possible criminal activity'

fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A teenager tried on her mom's ring and it got stuck. Then her trip to a fire station went viral

Gabak told Cambrie to sleep with her hand elevated and promised she'd have a plan B figured out by the time she woke up.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Shocking video shows manhole explosion nearly hitting grandma and her 2 grandkids

When firefighters arrived, they found high levels of gas in the craters left in the pavement.
NYC parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

She's my life companion': Meet Topa, a Berkeley firefighter's search-and-rescue dog

Topa is a certified disaster search dog, trained to locate survivors in the most devastating situations: collapsed buildings, landslides and other life-threatening disasters.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Car Fire Blocks Four Eastbound Lanes of Bay Bridge

A car towing a small motor home ignited on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge, causing significant traffic delays and blocking several lanes.
San Francisco
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A charity accepted half a million for Arcadia firefighters. But it wasn't allowed to fundraise

Taiwan donated $510,000 to an unregistered foundation in Arcadia for firefighters, raising compliance and foreign influence concerns.
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