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Home catches fire and ignites giant trove of fireworks inside — now bomb squad forced to burn the house down
A suburban Connecticut home that firefighters found filled with dangerous fireworks was intentionally burned down Thursday after officials decided that was the best way to dispose safely of the explosives.
Los Angeles firefighter loses ear in 'suspicious' blast at homeless camp
The intense flames reached as tall as 4 feet and firefighters battled "triple-digit temperatures" when the blast went off.
Florida firefighter kills new wife in murder-suicide after ominous Facebook post
Florida firefighter Shawn Yarbrough and his wife Andrea had a blended family of four children.
Fired-up firefighter recalls wild moment he saved injured man at pool party: 'Damn, he's shot in the head!'
An off-duty firefighter gave a very animated summary of the chaos that engulfed a Maryland pool party when a suspect opened fire, leaving the fireman to treat an injured individual.
11 hurt after house collapses in Syracuse after possible gas explosion
When first responders reached the scene, there was a strong odor of gas and a car that was underneath the rubble, the fire department said.
Carrie Underwood's 400-acre home catches fire with entire family inside
Carrie Underwood, her husband, their two children, and their pets were all home during the fire.
Firefighters: congestion plan would have endangered us all
Gov. Hochul’s pause of congestion pricing was a welcome move for all New Yorkers — but it was crucial for our city’s Bravest, the members of the Fire Department of...
Heartwarming rescue of puppy trapped in home's ductwork after 4-story fall through vent
It was a tedious yet heartwarming rescue effort to save a puppy after he fell through an open floor vent on the third floor of a Colorado townhome.
Ex-firefighter treasurer indicted for grand theft
A former firefighters association treasurer on Lake Erie's shores faces three theft felony charges after being accused of stealing more than $60,000 from the department.
Wild video shows gushing fire hydrant suspending vehicle in the air after crash
The Orange County Fire Authority said its firefighters stumbled upon the unusual scene on Sunday night in Lake Forest in the Los Angeles-area.
Hunter Biden's attorneys among guests evacuated from luxury Delaware hotel when fire alarm goes off Â
Evacuees were ushered through a tunnel into the neighboring DECO Food Hall while firefighters dealt with what appeared to be smoke billowing from the Du Pont kitchen.Â
California firefighters battling Corral Fire now face triple-digit heat
California firefighters will face extreme temperatures this week as they continue working to contain the Corral Fire outside of Tracy, which exploded to more than 14,000 acres over the weekend.
Desperate effort launched to rescue woman trapped in rubble after massive gas explosion
Jasmin Mhey, 30, never made it to work on Saturday -- and was later found to be buried in a mountain of rubble following a massive explosion at an Australian...
Commish's crony cleric: First female, openly gay FDNY chaplain awarded huge promotion with $160K pay
An FDNY officer blasted Kansfield's appointment as "another example of a friend of Kavanagh receiving a high-paying job at the expense of the citizens of New York."
Mom's sad sight at cafe leads her to call for drastic change
Should emergency service workers be allowed to skip queues at cafes?
Fallen FDNY hero remembered as 63 of New York's Bravest are promoted at ceremony
FDNY hero Michael Fahy, who died in the line of duty in 2016, was remembered as 63 of New York's Bravest were promoted at a ceremony on Tuesday.
Sailors, firemen and cops, oh my! It's prime time for NYC women looking to date a man in uniform
The respect that women have for first responders is why single FDNY Lt. Chris "Foxy" Fox, 39, frequents Rescue Me events, singles mixers for men in uniform to meet women.
FDNY firefighter who nearly died fighting NYC house fire released from Bronx hospital
Firefighters from the Bronx and Queens were on hand to greet the 38-year-old who shook hands with each of his fellow Bravest during the touching moment, FDNY footage shows.
Seriously injured Bravest sue NYC for $80M over firehouse 'closure' policy
Four Bravest nearly lost their lives in a 2023 blaze because of a city policy that closes firehouses for annual physicals -- and the rule continues to pose a threat...
Two FDNY firefighters seriously hurt, one saved after heroic EMTs respond to 'mayday' call: officials
The injuries happened after a blaze at a home on White Plains Road Friday afternoon.  Â