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DHS shutdown threat raises alarm over disaster aid and cyber response
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (617+ words) People work at the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. By Kevin Frecking, Mary Clare Jalonick and Seung Min KimAssociated Press WASHINGTON " A disruption in reimbursements to states for disaster relief costs. Delays in cybersecurity response…...
'Aggressive interior attack' saves person trapped in Calif. house fire
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (177+ words) By Dean J. CondoleoThe Modesto Bee MODESTO, Calif. " A person was rescued from a house fire early Monday morning in Ceres, according to the Modesto Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched around 6:25 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 3000 block of Burton…...
LODD: N.C. firefighter suffers medical emergency at house fire
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (208+ words) Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His…...
‘The support is humbling’: Sendelbach thanks community amid board battle
1+ day, 28+ min ago (884+ words) Chief Tim Sendelbach (left) with members of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority one day after the most recent LFRA fire board meeting where members voted to advance the termination process. LOVELAND, Colo. " Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach…...
N.C. teen faces felony charges after driving through fire scene, running over hose
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (207+ words) By Mark PriceThe Charlotte Observer DOVER, N.C. " A case of underage drinking escalated to felony charges when a teen drove through firefighters battling a blaze and squashed their fire hose with his tires, according to investigations in eastern North Carolina. It…...
1 dead, 10 injured as 4-alarm fire rips through NYC homes
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (292+ words) By Kerry Burke, Colin Mixson, Thomas TracyNew York Daily News NEW YORK " A house fire that ripped through a Queens home and spread to a neighboring property Monday night killed one woman and injured 10 others, including a child, according to…...
Colo. fire board votes to continue termination process of Chief Tim Sendelbach
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (749+ words) LOVELAND, Colo. " The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board voted Monday to continue with the process of terminating Loveland's fire chief. The board held an online-only special meeting where they voted for an already established personnel committee, made up of Board…...
Caustic liquid melts boots, sends 10 Mo. firefighters to hospital after industrial fire
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (235+ words) Carl Junction Fire Protection District By John Hacker and Maddison MeyersThe Joplin Globe CARL JUNCTION, Mo. " Ten firefighters were sent to a Joplin hospital Friday as a precaution after chemical exposure while fighting a fire on Black Cat Road west…...
IAFC, PulsePoint Foundation to recognize cardiac care innovation
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (306+ words) Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His…...
'How is there just a driver?': N.Y. fire chief, board clash over ambulance driver proposal
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (565+ words) A City of Lockport Fire Department ambulance. LOCKPORT, N.Y. " Fire Chief Luca Quagliano angrily confronted Fire Board President Anthony Nemi as he attempted to discuss the possibility of civilian ambulance drivers at the board's meeting. Nemi was introducing the idea as…...