The lone occupant of the residence awoke and discovered the fire.

The fire was placed under control without any injuries to firefighters.

Outside temperatures reached almost 100 degrees

It is unclear how long Ms. Roseborough had been stuck in the muddy creekbed.

Bystanders described what sounded like fireworks going off inside the house prior to firefighters arrival.

A 1-1/2 year old dog named Phoenix was rescued from the basement and revived at the scene.

Most of the 15 firefighters hurt were released after treatment.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries

This plan is and will continue to be a joint initiative by public safety responders at the local, state and federal levels and the private sector.

Before new devices enter the market, manufacturers and the fire service must collectively evaluate the gear to see if there are operational incompatibility issues.

On Sept. 25, 2006, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a bold new step by establishing the Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau.

This month will be the last in which I am the regular author for the column.

In 2006, a couple of U.S. fire departments discovered that the voice audio from digital radios in the presence of background noises.

The usefulness of a TI in size-up can be affected by the type of construction.

After 15 months, the FCC has voted in favor of allowing the public safety agencies additional areas on the 700 MHz radio spectrum to allow for easier interoperability.

Information, including vital signs and location, is transmitted and disseminated over a wireless hierarchal mesh network.

The implementation of standard operating guidelines, acceptance of personal responsibility and strong training are the best foundation for safety.

Intersection crashes can be prevented by three key strategies.

History of buildings like the Sofa Super Store has shown that enclosed structures are highly prone to producing multiple life threatening hazards.

The amount of time and resources you can commit to a project is something to consider when looking at an in-house PPE program..

Your own example of how you live out your answers will be a model for firefighter safety.

This article explores the 10 key points to risk analysis while fire and EMS crews are operating on busy roadways.

The son of a 9/11 responder, a man in grave need of a lung transplant, will push the issue of medical care.

Per capita spending in rural states has been significantly higher than in more populated states.

The scenario is grim: Someone has unleashed an unknown biological agent in several skyscrapers.

A passenger who claimed to have a bomb in a carry-on bag was shot and killed by a federal air marshal.

The hotline has become a venting board for tips that have nothing to do with homeland threats.

Officials said the grants are closing the equipment and training gaps between the region's fire departments.

Report: Katrina demonstrated how little progress the Homeland Security Department has made toward solving communications problems over the past four years.

Is your agency involved in criminal investigations, terrorism responses or special event planning? Who should have access to sensitive information?

Mayor, 200 others gather at firehouse to pay tribute to men who died fighting Deutsche Bank blaze last year.

He was involved in a crash while responding to a call last week.

Sean Whiten, 47, died Saturday when he collapsed following training exercises.

"No mission is more important to the fire service than the elimination of needless firefighter deaths. "

Seven firefighters from Oregon, a pilot and a U.S. Forest Service employee were killed in the crash last week.

NIOSH recently released two reports following the sudden cardiac deaths of two personnel, a volunteer chief and a career firefighter.

Senior fireman Siu Wing-fong, 46 and Chan Siu-lung, 25 were searching the building.

The summer is in full swing and here are the top five reasons to get in an exercise routine.

The summer is in full swing and here are the top five reasons to get in an exercise routine.

In a very short time, Joe C. mastered the basic and advanced skills of the kettlebell workout.

As firefighters, we all have certain strengths that support us throughout our career, as well as specific weakness that can, at times, make life challenging.

Today, firefighters dying in the line-of-duty almost always receive a comprehensive autopsy and for many, it is the closest thing they have had to a medical exam in years.

This article looks at the traditional graded step mill drill used in the CPAT testing process.

Many of America's firefighters are not up to the standard of passing CPAT, never mind the Firefighter Combat Challenge.

Kettlebell lifting, with proper emphasis on technique, provides a safe way to mimic the physical response of a working fire.

The effects of these products are similar to the flu or food poisoning, but if untreated, they can be deadly.

While in Level A suits, personnel undergo a series of events whereby their scores are recorded by their dressing partner.

A new acronym was complete; "4H MEDIC ANNA" was born.

For many years Americans have enjoyed the news broadcasts and contemporary information that has been presented by Paul Harvey on the radio.

Handling drums can present physical problems of pinched fingers and toes and even the higher risk of back injuries.

Located on the banks of the Missouri River at the Eastern end of Nebraska, Omaha is the largest city in the state.

Animal and vegetable oils, which are generally considered combustible liquids have a hidden hazard.