Fire that destroyed Wiggums Hollow playground intentionally set, officials say

The Monday fire that destroyed playground equipment at Wiggums Hollow Park has been ruled an arson, according to the Everett ...

Lynnwood apartment fire causes damage and displaces five

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Firefighters quickly put out a kitchen fire that started in a Lynnwood apartment this week. According to ...
WDRB

Louisville Fire Department celebrates promotion of 22 firefighters to higher ranks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Fire Department celebrated 22 firefighters Wednesday who were recently promoted. The firefighters and their families joined city leaders in the Mayor's Gallery ...
Yahoo

Seattle Fire Department among nation’s highest starting salaries

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is among the highest-paying departments in the nation, offering $98,124 annually for an entry-level fire recruit position. SFD exponentially increases employees’ ...
MyNorthwest.com

Fire breaks out in Seattle’s South Delridge neighborhood

Seattle firefighters battled a fire in the city’s South Delridge neighborhood Monday morning. The fire broke out in a vacant building along 16th Avenue S.W., prompting crews to take a defensive ...
Los Angeles Times

After Palisades fire failures, L.A. promises to beef up staffing during high-risk fire weather

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Los Angeles firefighters lacked resources during the initial Palisades fire battle, with most working more than 36 ...
Los Angeles Times

Could LAFD have done more to prevent rekindling of Palisades fire?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The devastating Palisades fire stemmed from a New Year’s Day fire that resurfaced on Jan. 7. The revelations — ...
WFTV

Orlando Fire Department accreditation revoked

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department (OFD) lost national accreditation due to what appears to be a lapse in communication and planning. Now the department is requesting a 60-day extension as it ...
KCCI Des Moines

Ames Fire Department praises homeowner for lifesaving actions in fire

HOUSE FIRE. TODAY, AMES FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS CREWS WERE CALLED TO A HOME NEAR TRIPP STREET AND SOUTH FRANKLIN AVENUE THIS EVENING. THE HOMEOWNER HAD HEARD HER SMOKE DETECTORS GOING OFF AND FOUND THE ...
USA Today

This Halloween display looks so real neighbors are calling the fire department

A South Carolina couple is asking the community to not call the fire department to report their house is on fire. It's a Halloween display. Sam Lee and Amanda Riggins Peden have gone "big" with their ...
WLKY

Jeffersontown Fire Department seeing benefits of new schedule for firefighters, EMS

SOUNDS GOOD. THANK YOU. JAY. JAY TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT IS THE FIRST IN THE STATE TO SWITCH BOTH FIRE AND EMS TO A NEW SCHEDULE. NOW GOING FROM 24 HOURS ON AND 48 HOURS OFF TO 24 HOURS ON AND 72 HOURS ...