Firefighters battled the flames that destroyed six buildings for more than 11 hours in frigid temperatures, Ovid Fire Chief Timothy Westlake said.

Firefighters are already exposed to many risks to their well-being. The gear they wear and tools they use to keep themselves ...

As firefighters are on the front lines, risking their lives to protect communities, their gear poses risks to their health.

She adds their main mission, among other things, is to make sure the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has the resources and ...