Calm winds overnight helped Gifford Fire crews build containment lines on the “rapidly-growing fire on the northern flank,” incident commanders said Wednesday morning. The wildfire was reported at ...

The fireground doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Textbooks and training scenarios often include a robust command structure with the incident commander (IC) supported by operations, logistics, ...

A fatal fire in Norwich, Connecticut, claimed the lives of a mother and her 8-year-old daughter. The incident prompted the city to unify its career and volunteer fire departments under a single ...

Two volunteer fire departments in Norwich, Connecticut, are considering a legal challenge to a new Unified Command Structure. The new structure, implemented after a fatal fire, aims to standardize ...

The Hammonton Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Peach Street at approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday. Fire command arrived to find a single-story residence fully involved in flames. The ...

A two-alarm garage fire drew fire companies from Berks and Schuylkill counties to Hamburg over the weekend. Crews were ...

Firefighters responded with multiple units, including engines, water tenders, and an ambulance. The district emphasized the ...