Houston firefighters rescue five from two apartment fires; man taken to trauma center, HFD says

Houston firefighters responded to two apartment fires overnight resulting in one man being transported with CPR in progress.

Austin leaders blindsided by Abbott-ordered sweep of homeless encampments

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said state troopers and soldiers have cleared dozens of homeless encampments around Austin under ...
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Rincon firefighters honored for heroism during September structure fire

Four members of the Rincon Fire Department were recognized for their bravery and dedication during a recent life-saving ...
Daily Reporter

‘This is a difference maker’: County fire departments all receive CPR units

For the first time, several volunteer fire departments in Hancock County have at least one Lucas Device — a mechanical chest compression system that preforms CPR. While a couple of volunteer fire ...
Hoodline

Godley Fire Department's Heroic Efforts Save Resident's Life During Cardiac Arrest in Star Ranch Neighborhood

The Godley Fire Department successfully resuscitated a resident in cardiac arrest, later celebrating the save at a reunion.
WNYT.com

Local volunteer fire department celebrating 50 years of opening doors for teenagers

For 50 years, the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department has had a gateway for young people to explore a career as a first ...
The Repository

Plain Township Fire Department to celebrate 50 years with big event

PLAIN TWP. ‒ The Plain Township Fire Department will celebrate 50 years of township fire and emergency medical services on Oct. 11. To recognize the milestone and Fire Prevention Week, the department ...
KCCI Des Moines

Ames Fire Department praises homeowner for lifesaving actions in fire

HOUSE FIRE. TODAY, AMES FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS CREWS WERE CALLED TO A HOME NEAR TRIPP STREET AND SOUTH FRANKLIN AVENUE THIS EVENING. THE HOMEOWNER HAD HEARD HER SMOKE DETECTORS GOING OFF AND FOUND THE ...
WLKY

Jeffersontown Fire Department seeing benefits of new schedule for firefighters, EMS

SOUNDS GOOD. THANK YOU. JAY. JAY TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT IS THE FIRST IN THE STATE TO SWITCH BOTH FIRE AND EMS TO A NEW SCHEDULE. NOW GOING FROM 24 HOURS ON AND 48 HOURS OFF TO 24 HOURS ON AND 72 HOURS ...
WFTV

Orlando Fire Department accreditation revoked

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department (OFD) lost national accreditation due to what appears to be a lapse in communication and planning. Now the department is requesting a 60-day extension as it ...
WHIO

Multiple fire departments respond after vehicle fire spreads in area cornfield

The Mechanicsburg Fire Department wrote in a social media post that firefighters responded at around 1:33 p.m. to the 8000 block of Neer Road on reports of a vehicle fire. When they arrived, they ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Canandaigua Fire Department needs more staff, consultant says

CANANADIGUA, NY — A consultant studying fire service in the city of Canandaigua is recommending the city hire several additional firefighters over a three- to 10-year period and encourages city ...