Yadkin County redraws fire districts after contract fallout with Boonville Fire Department
The dispute comes months after residents voiced concerns about the Boonville Fire Department's response times.
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A 97-year-old Los Angeles church catches on fire for the 2nd time in 2 years
The St. John's United Methodist Church first caught fire in February 2022. It had still been holding services in the parking lot as the sanctuary was being renovated when the second fire broke out.
Black Men Honored For Integrating Winston-Salem Fire Department
A ceremony Monday marked 70 years since eight African American firefighters reported for duty in Winston-Salem.
Black North Carolina Firefighters Allege Racism In Grievance
Black firefighters in a North Carolina city have filed a grievance alleging white captains talked about running over protesters and a firefighter made a noose during a rope and kn
NYC Fire Department Renames Highest Award In Light Of Namesake's Racist Views
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the FDNY was renaming the medal after Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr., who was the highest-ranking member killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
New York City EMS Workers Allege Retaliation After Speaking About Pandemic
A group of first responders who spoke to the news media, including NPR, about their experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak are suing the city after they were suspended or restricted from work.
Firefighter Laid To Rest 18 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks
More of Michael Haub's remains were identified last week, and family and friends gathered in New York City to honor him at a memorial service on Tuesday.
Window Washers Rescued From Basket 'Swinging Violently' Atop Oklahoma Skyscraper
Video posted by the Oklahoma City Fire Department shows an out-of-control basket at the top of the skyscraper wildly twisting in the wind with two workers on board.
13-Year-Old Boy Rescued, Hours After Disappearing Into Sewer Pipes
Jesse Hernandez was with his family for an Easter picnic in Los Angeles' Griffith Park when he fell through a wooden board — and into a drainage pipe. He was swept away, and a frantic search began.
Bronx Blast Kills 'Rising Star' Fire Battalion Chief
It happened after a passerby reported the smell of gas, in an area under investigation as a possible marijuana grow house. Michael J. Fahy served the department for 17 years and was a father of three.