Federal grant will provide 'total technology upgrade' for St. Louis Fire Department
$789,000 grant will put sophisticated computers in fire department vehicles.
Kewanee Fire Department seeking new applicants
The Kewanee Fire Department is looking for some motivated individuals who may be interested in becoming firefighters.
Thieves filch fire department connections at commercial locations
Petaluma fire crews were surveying commercial buildings this weekend after learning that thieves stripped firefighting equipment from several commercial locations, the fire department announced Saturday. On Friday, a fire protection systems contractor found that fire department connections — an essential part of a building that has a fire sprinkler system, a standpipe system or both — were …
How your fire department's rating affects your home insurance bill
You know that your community's fire department can prevent your home from burning down, but do you realize that its overall quality and performance can affect the cost of your home insurance?
Report blasts Philadelphia Fire Department
The study said the dept. did not meet standards in response time, is “beset with racial strife,” and is resistant to change.
Report: Ann Arbor Fire Department struggles to meet response time standards
A final version of a consultant's study of the Ann Arbor Fire Department is out and it shows the department still fails to meet national standards for response times .
Merced fire department brownouts to alleviate staffing, budget woes
The city of Merced's fire department will start its “brownout” policy beginning today
Freetown Fire Department receives state grant for forestry hoses
The Fire Department on Friday got a little boost from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Henderson fire department goes digital to speed along services
The Henderson Fire Department hopes to save time — and money — with some help from some new technology.
Ashland studies Fire Department merger
Selectmen last night authorized Town Manager John Petrin to apply for a state grant to explore consolidating the Ashland and Hopkinton fire departments.