The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will welcome 40 students Monday to its brand new firefighter training facility in Merced County as part of a multiyear push to bolster its ...

DUBLIN, Calif. — More than 28 newly recruited firefighters from the Alameda County Fire (ALCO Fire) Department participated in a comprehensive wildland firefighting training at Parks Reserve Forces ...

I was 32 years old when I became a career firefighter. My only regret about going into the fire service is that I did not start it sooner in my life. I love being a firefighter, and want to share my ...

Natalie Beneviat Monday, June 2, 2025 12:00 a.m. | Monday, June 2, 2025 12:00 a.m. It’s not easy work to search for a person trapped in a smoke-filled basement or hallway, as local legislators ...