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- DEVELOPINGFireSanta Clarita Man Charged with Federal Arson Offense Alleging He Set Wildfire that Burned Over 1,000 Acres of National Forest Land
A Santa Clarita man is charged with a federal arson offense after allegedly setting a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest that burned over 1,000 acres of federal land.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- COURTSFireDefendant Pleads Guilty To Arson In Indian Country
Dillon Lee Vail, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of arson in Indian Country.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireIFFD Responds to Saturday Morning Structure Fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a Saturday morning structure fire where one occupant escaped, and no others were found. The kitchen fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damage, and its cause remains under investigation.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireVehicle Fire Results in a Fatality in Fremont County
A vehicle fire on US Highway 20 in Fremont County, Idaho, resulted in one juvenile fatality and injuries to two adults on October 9, 2026. Idaho State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred after the vehicle overheated.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireCalifornia Deploys Fire and Flood Response Resources to San Bernardino County and Mono Counties
Cal OES deployed mud and debris flow resources to San Bernardino County ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel and firefighting resources to Mono County for Red Flag Warnings.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFire2026 California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
The California Fire Foundation hosted its 24th annual ceremony in Sacramento on October 3, 2026, honoring 37 fallen firefighters. Four Los Angeles County Fire Department members were added to the memorial wall.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireBreast Cancer Awareness Month
The Los Angeles County Fire Department recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, encouraging uniformed personnel to wear a special patch and professional staff to wear pink shirts with blue jeans on Fridays.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireStorm Season Kick-Off Press Conference
Los Angeles County officials, including LACoFD Chief Deputy Jon O’Brien, held a press conference to mark the start of storm season. They warned of heavy rain and flooding due to a strong El Niño, encouraging residents to prepare.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFire39th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony
The Los Angeles County Fire Department received multiple honors at the 39th Annual Los Angeles County Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony. The department was recognized for projects including a prehospital blood transfusion pilot and regional planning collaboration.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFirePublic Safety Dock Dedication Ceremony
Los Angeles County officials dedicated a newly renovated public safety dock facility in Marina del Rey, which will serve as a water interface station for the Fire Department's Lifeguard Division and the Sheriff's Department Harbor Patrol.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireForestry Welcomes the American Society of Landscape Architects
The Los Angeles County Fire Department's Malibu Forestry Unit hosted a field session for landscape architects on September 18, 2026, focusing on fire defensive landscaping and home hardening.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireHelpful Honda Gift Event
Helpful Honda, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and others surprised Fire Fighter Specialist Germain Aguilera and his family with a $1,500 check and gifted a barbecue to the Fire Up Program.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireJuly through September 2026 Quarterly Dispatch Statistics
The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported its 9-1-1 dispatchers handled 170,263 calls, leading to 124,809 dispatched incidents between July and September 2026. The busiest day saw 1,634 calls.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFirePF&R responds to multiple fires in short time interval
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to two significant fires in NE Portland within a six-hour period. The incidents included an apartment fire in Hazelwood and a commercial structure fire in Cully, with no reported injuries.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireGreen Bay Metro Fire Department Teams up with Glass Nickel Pizza Company for Fire Prevention
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is partnering with Glass Nickel Pizza Company to deliver pizzas via fire truck to select families, with firefighters checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireFire Department Places New Engine 4 In Service
The Abilene Fire Department is placing a new Engine 4 into service next week, the third of four new engines this year. A public ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireStation 6 Receives New Engine
The Abilene Fire Department announced a new engine will be placed in service at Station 6 on September 24, 2026, marking the second new engine this year.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireNewport News Fire Department Invites Community to Fire Prevention Week Safety Showcase
The Newport News Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention Week Safety Showcase on October 10 to educate the community on fire safety practices, including safe charging habits for lithium-ion batteries.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireNew Kent Middle School Students Explore the Future of Public Safety in Newport News
Gifted students from New Kent Middle School visited Newport News to learn about public safety, city operations, and technology from local leaders as part of a future-city project.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireChester County Commissioners Proclaim Fire Prevention Week
Chester County Commissioners proclaimed October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week, emphasizing fire safety, particularly safe charging practices for devices with lithium-ion batteries.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireMurrieta Fire & Rescue’s Eric Ackerman Earns Chief Fire Officer Designation
Murrieta Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Eric Ackerman earned the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, recognizing his leadership and professional excellence.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFirePolice vs Fire Charity Hockey Game - Get Tickets Now!
Tickets for the inaugural Police vs Fire Charity Hockey Game, scheduled for November 6, 2026, are now sold out. The event will raise money for Kids N Cops and Coats for Kids.
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