U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting

The post U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting appeared ...

Central Texas fire departments adopt AI modeling tool to predict and mitigate wildfire spread

Several Central Texas fire departments have adopted a new wildfire risk modeling tool to help firefighters better prepare and mitigate wildfire threats.

Confidential memo reveals how LAFD tried shielding Mayor Bass from fire fallout

The LAFD issued a confidential memo detailing plans to protect Mayor Karen Bass and others from 'reputational harm' in ...

Confidential memo outlined plan to shield Bass from Palisades Fire fallout: report

A confidential Los Angeles Fire Department memo outlined a strategy to protect Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders from potential “reputational harm” tied to the deadly Palisades Fire, according to ...
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Multiple units respond to structure fire in Houston

A large residential fire in Houston Feb. 17 required a multi-unit response from the Houston Fire Department, West Lakes Fire Department, and the Mat-Su Borough EMS, and was an example ...
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Oak Creek Unanimously Approves Contract for New State-of-the-Art Fire Station Design

Oak Creek approved Kueny Architects to design a new fire station, with construction expected to start in 2027 and finish in ...

LAFD tried to protect Mayor Bass from fire backlash, private memo shows: report

Los Angeles Fire Department officials tried to run damage control for Mayor Karen Bass before releasing findings on how the ...