After successfully conducting a burn operation in defense against the Dry Creek Fire on Friday, firefighters have set their sights on protecting other sites that are within striking distance of the fire burning south of Manley Hot Springs. The fire continues to grow, with most activity concentrated in the northwest corner near the Tanana River. However, it's moving slow to the southwest. It is still south of the Tanana River. The Medford #10 Type 2 Initial Attack Crew demobilized on Monday and boarded a plane back to Oregon Tuesday. The North Star Crew – BLM Alaska Fire Service's training crew – arrived Sunday to work on installing or fortifying protection measures set up on Native allotments south of the Tanana River to the east of the Zitziana River. The fire has not crossed this series of sloughs that make up the Zitziana River corridor.  

Seventeen people were injured Wednesday evening after a planned police detonation of seized illegal fireworks ended in an explosion in South Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department truck explosion occurred at about 7:40 p.m. at East 27th and San Pedro streets. Nine LAPD officers and one Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives officer was taken to nearby hospitals, along with six civilians. A tenth LAPD officer was hurt, but was not hospitalized, according to the L.A. Fire Department. Names of the injured were not immediately released. Those hospitalized included 11 men and five women, all ranging in age between 42 and 85, according to LAFD. In a news conference early Thursday morning, the LAPD described all the injuries as mild to moderate in nature.  

Two of Boulder City's newest reserve firefighters joined the department for a unique reason: Their fellow firefighters treat them like equals and not like women. "You just feel like one of them," said Sarah Mitre about the Boulder City Fire Department. "I really appreciate that. I want to be a firefighter, not a female firefighter. I don't want to be any different." Mitre and Casey Jones were members of the 2020-2021 class of the fire department's reserve program fire academy. The reserve academy provides training for men and women who want to become firefighters. Once completed, the reserve firefighters are able to work several shifts per month at the Boulder City station. "Three years ago I would have said, ‘No, I don't want to go into fire,'" said Jones. "Boulder City has absolutely changed that."  

VIDEO: We all know being a first responder can be a dangerous job, but some firefighters are now dealing with new safety concerns. "It's a dangerous job but it's a very rewarding job," said Cpt. Tom Beaver, with the St. Paul Fire Department. It's a responsibility the men and women of the St. Paul Fire Department don't take lightly. Being one of the first to respond during emergencies. "It's risky, unnerving," said Cpt. Beaver. A critical part of that response effort is being equipped with the proper protective gear to keep those who risk it all on our behalf safe. From structure fires to mass shootings, fire fighters are there. "They're coming to treat those victims," said Jake Skifstad, Founder of SHIELD 616. He went on to say, "our firefighters, our paramedics, a lot of them don't have anything - not even a soft vest." Which is why Skifstad is making it his mission to supply fire departments near and far with an added layer of protection at a time when violent crimes are at an all-time high.  

VIDEO: One of the most powerful pieces of firefighting equipment in Central Florida got underway with the shattering of a champagne bottle on Wednesday. The 3,000-horsepower fireboat is ready to stand guard over the rebirth of the cruise industry. It takes a huge set of water cannons to protect a ship like the 6,500 passenger Carnival Mardi Gras. However, the biggest and latest of cruise ships would need more than water if a fire broke out. The Mardi Gras is the first cruise ship in the U.S. to be fueled by liquefied natural gas, LNG. Putting out an LNG fire is a different sort of job. "It's very easy to control if you have the right stuff. And now we have the right stuff," Port Canaveral Fire Chief Dave Sargeant said. That's because the port has a new fireboat that is armed with the right stuff.  

VIDEO: It was a steamy day across Central Virginia on Wednesday and many were looking for a little relief from the heat. First responders in Petersburg came up with a unique way to keep kids cool. As temperatures flirted with the 100 degree mark, the city's police and fire department created their own splash park giving kids the chance to slide into summer with some fun. Around 1 p.m., firefighters and police officers gathered at Jefferson South of the James, an apartment complex, turned on the fire hose and set up a slip ‘n slide. Lilith Book is four years old and was standing outside awaiting the fire trucks arrival. "It's really hot. Like 97 degrees. I'm so excited," she exclaimed as she jumped up and down. Book's brother, Liam, was standing right beside her and said, "Me too. I wanna play on the water slide. I'm excited."