Where the heck did we get the idea of fighting fire with fire? For how often it gets used, it sure doesn’t seem like good ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Fire and Rescue is unveiling its new “water lance” tool in an effort to minimize the toxicity released in the water and the air from lithium-ion battery fires from ...

At the simplest point, the job of the fire department is primarily suppression. Yes, collectively, we provide a multitude of services, but suppression is the foundation of most departments’ mission.

Water supply and delivery of it to burning solid fuels evolved from buckets to booster tanks, with the delivery using hose and nozzles. This definitely enhanced the capability to deliver more water ...

As Los Angeles firefighters faced down the most destructive blaze in the city’s history, they ran out of water. “The hydrants are down,” a firefighter said over the radio, according to the Los Angeles ...

LOS ANGELES -- Fire. Water. Earth. Air. In science, we call them the four elements. Disney-Pixar calls them characters in a new animated film called "Elemental." "Elemental" takes us into the world of ...

Evacuation orders have been issued for the St. Johns area due to a brush fire during the afternoon hours of March 3, but were lifted just before 8 p.m. According to the National Interagency Fire ...

Most fire hazards in your home are obvious—dryer lint, extension cords or candles near curtains. Others can be invisible, such as faulty electrical wiring behind your walls. But there are some fire ...

Records show L.A. County missed dozens of opportunities for water infrastructure improvements that experts say likely would have helped firefighters during the Palisades fire. Some of the long-delayed ...