Firefighters in San Francisco on Sunday night knocked down a fire in a top-floor apartment in the Tenderloin that displaced eight people, the department said.
The LA fires have raised questions about the city's readiness when it comes to an emergency. On Saturday, a unique event showcased the fire department's innovative technology and water supply.
First responders were on the scene of a multi-vehicle collision Sunday night in San Francisco that killed one person and injured or impacted seven, according to the fire department.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan asked the city to assess how equipped its fire department is to handle a major fire event like the one in L.A. County.
Due to cold weather, the Carver Fire training in San Francisco TWP is postponed to January 25th. The Carver County Sheriff's Office announced the rescheduling on Facebook.
According to the Mercury News, data shows San Jose has the lowest firefighter staffing level when compared with Oakland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Citing the Los Angeles fires, Trump directed federal agencies to "immediately take actions to override" water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms.
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s order to halt trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance, which had been set to go into effect at 5 p.m. EST.
A fight over fire response in Santa Clara County has sparked threats of service disruptions and put firefighter jobs in flux.
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Wednesday to a conspiracy charge, admitting that he and others agreed to accept $190,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections for customers of a former city firefighter.
"Ninety percent of what we do is prevention." Capstone is part of a growing and controversial ecosystem of private firefighting companies that have seen themselves thrust into the spotlight as some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles have gone up in flames.
Harrowing video shows two deputies rescue a 100-year-old woman as the Eaton Fire approached her senior living facility.