Unlike many natural disasters, most wildfires are caused by and can also be prevented by people. Each year, wildfires cause unnecessary damage to property, natural and cultural resources. As well, ...

Mirror photo by Greg Bock / Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company Chief Randy Acker talks about fire safety with preschoolers in Martinsburg as firefighter Trent Long demonstrates what to do when someone ...

As fire service professionals, we are both experts and continuous students in the sciences of fire. But what exactly are we studying? While our rookies can state from memory the history of the Maltese ...

Since I began my career, I have attended many awards ceremonies where courageous firefighters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their quest to save a life have been justly recognized ...

The combination of increased risk and high-value assets makes fire protection at farms and ranches a high priority. The first step in minimizing the fire and wildfire risk is increased knowledge and ...

Outdoor grilling, fire pits, and fireworks, are all a part of summer fun. However, it also increases the chance of individuals adding to the statistics of fires in the U.S. as summer fun can quickly ...

A senior living apartment complex in Southfield has been selected for a new initiative to help stop kitchen fires from happening. Launched by the Bureau of Fire Services and MI Prevention, the ...

October is National Fire Prevention Month and Oct. 7-13 was National Fire Prevention Week, and Dells area fire departments are partnering with the Nation Fire Protection Association to promote fire ...

There are no fire codes in unincorporated areas of Montgomery County, so rural apartment tenants must have faith that the units have been built fire safe and apartment managers have maintained that ...