Firefighter

A fire occurred at a water treatment plant in Schenectady on Monday evening. Crews responded to the facility located on Anthony Street, resulting in one firefighter being sent to the hospital.

A firefighter was seriously injured during a battle with a top-floor fire in Hamilton Heights. Fire units responded to the reported roof fire at 3657 Broadway on Sunday afternoon, an incident that was quickly upgraded to a two-alarm fire.

Wildfire activity has necessitated evacuations along California’s famed northern coast, specifically in Big Sur. On Monday, a firefighter was battling flames from a wildfire located near Big Sur, Calif.

New state funding has been allocated to help firefighters access early cancer screenings. A former firefighter and cancer survivor reacted positively to the new program, suggesting it represents a significant benefit for the community.

A firefighter suffered a leg injury on Friday while responding to a house fire on Steve Drive in Maury County, Tennessee. The Maury County Fire Department reported that crews arrived at the home, which was about 40% involved, and began working to extinguish it. No one was found inside the home during the incident.

A fire destroyed a home in the Fox Hill / Grandview area of Hampton, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews responded to Rileys Way around 3:15 p.m. and encountered an active fire with heavy black smoke. A firefighter was taken to the hospital following the incident.

A firefighter was hospitalized while battling the Feliz Fire, which expanded to 872 acres. Fire crews increased containment from 5% to 10%, preventing significant spread.

Firefighters in Minnesota and Wisconsin honored an Eau Claire firefighter who died in the line of duty as his body returned home. The tribute took place on Saturday, with cross-state recognition for the fallen firefighter.

A woman was rescued and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and a firefighter was injured after a house fire in Norfolk. Multiple people were injured in the incident.

A firefighter from West Metro Fire Rescue is in critical condition following an injury sustained during a training exercise on Wednesday morning.

A firefighter in France's Gironde department used smart glasses to film colleagues battling a wildfire in the village of Le Las on July 27, 2026. The footage captures the team's efforts to combat the blaze.

A wildfire fueled by dry and windy weather near central Oregon threatens a town, and a fourth firefighter has died after being overwhelmed by a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, weeks after a previous blaze in Colorado.

A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a Colorado wildfire burnover near the Utah border, nearly a month after the incident occurred. The firefighter and crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames during the event.

A fourth firefighter has died from burns after he and several colleagues were overcome by a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border last month.

A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained while responding to the Knowles Fire in Mesa County last month. The incident highlights the dangers faced by emergency responders during wildfires.

Two people are deceased and a firefighter was injured following a house fire on Cindy Circle, according to the Newport News Fire Department. The incident occurred on Friday.

The final victim of a river drowning tragedy in Ohio was identified as a teen who aspired to become a firefighter. The teen's mother spent her birthday at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office identifying her son's body.

Interest in career changes is rising in the U.S., with real estate agent, notary, firefighter, therapist, and pilot being the most searched professions. Technology roles are largely absent from top searches, and real estate's popularity may stem from its entrepreneurial appeal. Searchbloom analyzed Google search data to identify these trends.

Around 12,000 people were evacuated in France due to wildfires. A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires.

A firefighter was injured in a rollover accident while battling the 'Little Fire' in the Pleasanton hills of Alameda County. The incident occurred as crews worked to contain the fast-moving wildfire.

A fire in Schenectady's 900 block of Emmett Street displaced seven people and injured a firefighter. The incident occurred Monday afternoon.

A dog was rescued from raw sewage in a lift station in Boynton Beach by first responders. A firefighter lowered into the confined space saved the dog in under five minutes, and the dog was later decontaminated and reunited with its owner.

A firefighter in Alabama was struck by lightning exactly one year after a firework exploded in his face. He described himself as 'lucky to be here' after surviving both incidents.

The article uses satirical scenarios to compare various jobs to the U.S. Senator role, highlighting issues like absence, lack of accountability, and ineffective service. Examples include a missing surgeon, a fake rhino at a zoo, and a senator's staffer providing vague responses.

Williamson County ESD No. 6 Fire/Rescue expressed condolences after the off-duty death of one of its firefighters. The incident has prompted mourning within the department.

Two Minneapolis firefighters were treated for injuries after responding to a fire at a vacant home in north Minneapolis. One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion, and another for a minor burn.

A US attack on an airport in Iran's southeastern city of Iranshahr killed a firefighter, according to state media reports.

A firefighter from Dinwiddie County was arrested on the Fourth of July for alleged assault and battery of a family member, according to court records.

Two women died and a firefighter was injured in a house fire in Silver Spring, Maryland. The fire occurred early Sunday morning, and the cause remains under investigation.

A Chesterfield County firefighter is hospitalized after battling a commercial fire in extreme heat on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred during a period of high temperatures.

A Nashville firefighter's death was determined to be an accident involving cocaine, according to the department. Nashville Fire is mourning the loss of the firefighter.

A firefighter from Adams County rode an unpowered e-bike to the fire station after the bike's owner experienced a medical emergency during a ride. The firefighter used the e-bike to return to the station following the incident.

A three-alarm fire broke out at a warehouse in Jamaica, Queens on Monday morning, prompting a response from 192 fire and EMS personnel. One firefighter sustained minor injuries during the incident.

A firefighter sustained minor injuries while battling a two-story barn fire in the 200 block of Whitehurst Road in Currituck, N.C., on June 19. Fire crews from Currituck, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake responded to the blaze reported around 9:13 a.m.

An 11-year-old boy died in a fast-moving house fire in New Jersey on Friday. First responders airlifted two people to a burn center, while others sustained minor injuries. The fire, which occurred at a six-unit apartment building housing 25 people, is under investigation. Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin Caba expressed community grief over the loss.

A gender reveal event sparked the El Dorado fire, which resulted in a firefighter's death. Three companies have agreed to pay over $4 million for their role in the blaze.

A gender reveal event sparked the El Dorado fire, which resulted in a firefighter's death. Three companies have agreed to pay over $4 million for their role in the blaze.

A firefighter saved two people from a blaze but died in the same incident hours later.

A fire in Forest Hills, Queens killed one woman and injured two people, including a firefighter. The woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene, while the firefighter is in serious but stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. FDNY and police responded to the incident.

An off-duty firefighter rescued a woman trapped in a car that became submerged during a flash flood. The incident highlights a heroic act amid dangerous weather conditions.