firefighters

A man fills a Heli-Hydrant
Innovation

A firefighter’s frustration with scrambling to fire hydrants for water sparked an idea: Meet the Heli-Hydrant

By Dorany Pineda, Brittany Peterson and The Associated Press
May 23, 2025
An inmate firefighter uses a drip torch to help contain a wildfire
Environment

Inmates battling wildfires see chance for redemption: ‘I really appreciate the opportunity to not be in prison and be out changing lives and saving lives’

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January 18, 2025
Daniel Ranahan
Environment

30-year-old firefighter stunned to discover large tumor, then stunned to discover toxic chemicals in his work gear

By Michael Casey and The Associated Press
January 15, 2025
Private firefighters don’t just serve the rich and famous. Here’s who else hires them
Environment

Private firefighters don’t just serve the rich and famous. Here’s who else hires them

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January 12, 2025
Hundreds of first responders to the wildfires are prison inmates. Some earn just over $1 an hour
Environment

Hundreds of first responders to the wildfires are prison inmates. Some earn just over $1 an hour

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January 9, 2025
A firefighter sprays water in front of an advancing wildfire in California. Palm trees are seen swaying in the wind, and smoke and fire is blowing violently.
Environment

‘Diablo’ wind spikes force California utility to shut off power in 19 counties—’this could end up being the most significant wind event for this year’

By Olga R. Rodriguez and The Associated Press
October 18, 2024
Firefighters pause for a second moment of silence outside FDNY Engine 4/Ladder 15’s firehouse in lower Manhattan on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
Health

9/11-related illnesses have killed more FDNY members than died in World Trade Center attack

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September 11, 2024
California firefighters battle massive wildfire that already scorched an area larger than Los Angeles
Environment

California firefighters battle massive wildfire that already scorched an area larger than Los Angeles

By Nic Coury, Rebecca Boone and The Associated Press
July 29, 2024
25,000 people forced to flee after flames engulfed a Canadian resort town
Environment

25,000 people forced to flee after flames engulfed a Canadian resort town

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July 26, 2024
Ron DeSantis and the Disney firefighters union have a deal—and it includes a 5% wage increase
Finance

Ron DeSantis and the Disney firefighters union have a deal—and it includes a 5% wage increase

By Mike Schneider and The Associated Press
July 27, 2023
Ron DeSantis
Politics

Disney World firefighters welcomed DeSantis taking over their district, but he doesn’t want to raise the union starting pay from $55,000 to $66,000

By Mike Schneider and The Associated Press
June 18, 2023
Fire department
Health

‘America is still burning’: Fire departments are struggling to recruit as climate change and modern materials make the job deadlier than ever

By Rebecca Santana and The Associated Press
January 12, 2023
NYC to require COVID-19 vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
Health

NYC to require COVID-19 vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers

By Michael R. Sisak, Michelle L. Price and The Associated Press
October 20, 2021
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Private Firefighters Are Helping Save Some Wealthy Californians’ Homes From Wildfires

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November 15, 2018
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California’s $442 Million Fire Budget Is Exhausted—and Needs $234 Million More to Keep Fighting

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September 6, 2018

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