» VIDEO: Fire severely damages $1 million home in Texas
18/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
A massive fire severely damaged a $1 million home in rural Collin County Thursday afternoon. Firefighters responded around 2 p.m. to the blaze at 598 Justin Pl. at around 2 p.m. By the time CBS News Texas Chopper arrived about 30 minutes...

» Fire medic stabbed by patient in North Philadelphia expected to make 'full recovery,' officials say
18/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
A fire medic is in stable condition at Temple University Hospital and expected to make a full recovery after being stabbed in North Philadelphia. Speaking outside the hospital Thursday morning, Philadelphia fire and police officials said...

» Minnesota firefighter competing in national mustache competition
18/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
PHOTOS: Nice stache, bro! We had Greg White, a firefighter for the Cloquet Fire Department, on the show to discuss an upcoming competition. The 7th Annual Stache Salt contest begins on November 1st. They are looking for the best mustache...

» Firefighter Health Researcher Sara Jahnke Receives NFFF’s Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award
18/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has recognized Dr. Sara Jahnke as the latest recipient of the Foundation’s Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Jahnke serves as Director of the non-profit Center for Fi...

» Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits sold nationwide recalled after 19 people burned, some quite seriously
18/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
PHOTOS: Nearly 90,000 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits sold by major retailers nationwide are being recalled after dozens of alarming incidents left 19 people with burn injuries, some requiring surgery and others permanently disfigured....

» VIDEO: 1 injured in explosion at propane facility in Texas, officials say
17/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
One person was injured in an explosion at a propane production facility in Waller County on Wednesday afternoon, according to emergency officials. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529 in Brooksh...

» Alabama fire truck overturns and injures two
17/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
PHOTOS: The Summit Fire and Rescue team is sending gratitude to the Blountsville and Brooksville Fire and Rescue teams after two of their crew members were involved in a apparatus wreck. According to Summit Fire and Rescue, via Facebook,...

» In a fourth of Georgia counties, trained prison inmates may be the first to respond to fire calls
17/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
VIDEO: If you call for fire services in one of 35 counties in Georgia, specially trained prison inmates may be the first to respond. Amid a historic shortage of firefighters, Georgia counties are increasingly turning to state prisons for...

» California firefighters initiate early cancer detection screenings to combat high cancer rates
17/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
VIDEO: Early cancer detection screenings started on Wednesday for Chico firefighters, their families and city officials to ensure that those who serve the community can take important steps for their health. The Galleri test, developed b...

» Watch the Replay—2024 U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
17/10/24 03:00 from Daily Dispatch: National News
VIDEOS: White House Cabinet Secretaries and federal leaders heard testimony from fire service national leaders on climate change, building codes, recruitment and retention, firefighter health and safety, EMS and the new national fire dat...