Firefighters' safety and health: New concerns over toxic exposure affecting families
Exposure to toxic chemicals and carcinogens while on the job is affecting firefighters and their children as well.
Vast majority of mountain rescues involve Valley locals, not tourists
The department’s data reveals that since 2021, Arizona residents accounted for 437 mountain rescues, or 71% of all incidents.
AZ Central4d
'Scalpel rather than a chainsaw': Phoenix compromises on new heat-related trail closure plan
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted to close only the three most difficult South Mountain trails during heat warnings, a reversal from its previous decision to close all trails.
Port City Daily4d
County alleges staff threats as Station 13 controversy escalates, fire captain now on paid suspension
The saga over Fire Station 13 continues to escalate as county officials are investigating threats they say have been posted ...
Milwaukee Magazine4d
Dare and Arike Ogunbowale’s Remarkable Athletic Careers Began in Milwaukee
Crack-of-dawn piano practice was a key to unlocking remarkable careers for two Milwaukee siblings: WNBA superstar Arike and NFL journeyman Dare Ogunbowale.
Beloved retired Fairfax Co. Fire Captain Barry Maham passes away from occupational cancer
We have some sad news to pass on.Following a long batter with occupational cancer – local fire captain Barry Maham passed ...
Slain California fire captain's fugitive wife nabbed in Mexico, returns to US to face no-nonsense prosecutor
The suspect and fugitive wife of slain California fire captain Rebecca "Becky" Marodi made her first court appearance and ...
Yahoo4d
Kannapolis Fire Captain’s home destroyed in electrical fire
Kannapolis Fire Captain Blake Overcash faced a devastating loss when his family home caught fire while they were on vacation last Friday. The fire, which was electrical and ruled accidental ...