Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds Los Angeles
A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.
LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs say
The toll might not have been as bad if extra engines had been pre-positioned much closer to the most fire-prone areas, former ...
KCFD station gets new water tender
The Kern County Fire Department placed a new water tender into service in Wasco on Friday to ensure access to water in rural areas that often have none. The 2,100-gallon apparatus can pump up to 1,250 ...
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The LA Fires destroyed many homes and lives, but what did they do to firefighters? A new study could provide answers
In recent years, studies have shown wildland firefighters are exposed to dangerous toxins – with one late 2024 paper ...
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LA’s old air raid sirens are fading, but could they make a comeback?
LA’s old air raid sirens are slowly being removed, but could they be repurposed for modern emergencies like fires and ...