Remembering the firefighters who died 5 years ago in the Porterville Library blaze
“At the time the fire started, I actually was at home and I broke into a cold, cold sweat,” said Ramon Figueroa, dad of Capt. Figueroa. “At that time my younger son came in and had heard it over the ...
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Residents ask for more fire engines; chief tries to reassure crowd
Palo Alto Fire Chief Geo Blackshire tried to reassure a gathering of residents on Thursday that his department is taking a systemic, data-driven approach to emergency responses, but the loudest ...
As Wall Street Chases Profits, Fire Departments Have Paid the Price
Fire engine manufacturing is now largely controlled by three companies. Around the country, prices have soared, and orders ...
Firefighters rescue 2 people in two Porterville fires
Firefighters rescued two people from two separate fires that took place in Porterville early Sunday morning, the Porterville Fire Department announced.
LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs say
The toll might not have been as bad if extra engines had been pre-positioned much closer to the most fire-prone areas, former ...