As wildfires grow more frequent and intense with climate change, and become a greater threat to cities, water utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better.

Chief Nicholas declared the German invention impracticable. "It is much too heavy to carry," he said, "it does not allow a ...

Can’t they use ocean water to put out the fires ... among other outlets — yes, firefighters can use seawater to put out fires. But it’s not exactly as simple, safe, or environmentally ...

Could balloon-like water tanks help California prepare for fires? Some call an energy company’s “Water Trees” a game-changing solution to store water where needed to fight fires.

Water utilities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are undertaking an arduous process of repressurizing their underground ...

Strong winds and low humidity adds up to extreme fire danger. These are anxious times for area first responders especially in ...

Here are some essential tips for cleaning soot and intense smoke scents from your home, car and clothes that may have been ...

Three chiefs and six facility/prop specialists provide a convincing argument for departments to explore their training ...

A police officer in Ohio recently saved a woman trapped in frigid lake waters and the rescue was caught on video. The woman ...

As wildfires continue to rage across South Carolina, here are some fire terms to familiarize yourself with so you can stay ...

The West Bend Fire Department put on a demonstration to show how a recently developed fluid can put out common fires more quickly and effectively.

Phoenix's fire, water and emergency response departments say their prevention plans and water infrastructure redundancies position the city well.