Mesquite firefighters completed their annual 45‑pound pack test — a timed endurance exam required for wildfire deployment — giving a firsthand look at the physical demands crews face on the fire line.

Fourth-generation Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, 32, died Tuesday morning, a day after he suffered critical injuries while working to extinguish a blaze in Rogers Park.

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi conceded to challenger Pat Hynes in the race for the Democratic nomination, while Cook ...

The Professional Firefighters of Nevada took over Fremont Street on Tuesday for the annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade and Firefighter Games.

The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department received some specialized training this week (March 16, 2026). City Commissioner Robin Lerseth said the joint training exercise was with a group based based at ...

Hynes is expected to become the next Cook County assessor, because there are no Republicans running for the position.

The Owensboro Fire Department is seeking to hire 10 to 12 new firefighters in 2026, marking one of its largest recruit ...

The death of a Detroit firefighter after working a 24-hour shift in January has been ruled a line-of-duty death. Patrick "Pat" Trout, a 12-year veteran of the Detroit Fire Department, died Jan. 5 at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. San Bernardino firefighters may soon have a new weapon against California wildfires: autonomous water-dropping drones. While the ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— A hovercraft was seen on the Wabash River, but its next location will be on a river in Germany as ...

A Camden Fire Department firefighter who died Thursday after he got trapped beneath the icy waters at a local marina has been identified as longtime member Howard Bennett. Bennett fell through the ice ...