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The report from the International Association of Fire Fighters says the Houston Fire Department needs to add 65 ambulances to keep up with the demand. During the study, more than half of Houston's ambulances and medic units were unavailable when new medical emergencies came in.
As the city of Houston grows, a report from the International Association of Fire Fighters says the department lack needs staffing and resources.
June 13, 2026
Chief: Minimal Water Available from First Hydrant Tapped at Massive Tracy, CA, Warehouse Fire
June 13, 2026
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A small brush fire on the perimeter of Six Flags Magic Mountain Thursday prompted the Valencia amusement park to briefly close two roller coasters.
June 13, 2026
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Four Buildings Destroyed in Nation's Capital
June 12, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: SFPE's 2026 Annual Conference & Expo, Industrial Scientific's iNet Platform and Plymovent's New Firefighter Website
June 12, 2026
Massive fire hits Medline Industries facility in Tracy; surrounding warehouses evacuated
June 12, 2026
Massive explosions captured on video destroy multiple homes
June 12, 2026
Pentagon returns to 'normal operations' after air quality issue prompted alarm
June 11, 2026
CFD battles extra-alarm apartment building fire on South Side
June 11, 2026

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