Some Fires Simply Can’t Be Fought
If firefighters don’t withdraw or hold back when they should, they pay the ultimate price. READ MORE

Firefighters Conduct Training at Skagit Habitat for Humanity Property
'They will struggle because this house was built with tough [material] and they will have a hard time punching through the roof.' READ MORE

Fifty Men Commit Most Gun Crimes in Sacramento. Could Money, Mentoring Get Them to Stop?
The city is being asked to commit $1 million over four years in an attempt to target 'the most lethal young men walking the streets.' READ MORE

Simulated Tragedy, Real-World Takeaways

After Months Reacting to Crises, St. Louis Mayor Takes Aim at Priorities — Chiefly on Public Safety

City Council Approves Purchase of Mass Notification System

Will County, Ill., Launches App to Help Residents Plan for Emergencies

Feds ID a Flaw in Flood-Control System in Minnesota

As Island Drug Crisis Rages, Trump Weighs Declaring State of Emergency

Drivers Needing Rescue from Ohio Floodwaters Can Be Fined but Rarely Are

Local Fire Departments Address High-Rise Fires

Local Ham Radio Operators Step up in Good Times and Bad

Job: Disaster Recovery Coordinator (Emergency Management Program Specialist 2)

Mega Fires on the Increase

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