firefighters

Most devoted dog owners will do whatever it takes to rescue a beloved pet when disaster strikes, including putting themselves in harm's way. Many times their response is reactionary, purely ...

Some people jump from career option to career option without seeming to have a clear plan or awareness of their strengths. Others find out pretty quickly that they're suited for ...

New Mexico has been stricken with a series of massive wildfires that have proven difficult to control. Firefighters from states away have come to New Mexico's aid, battling multiple blazes ...

Parks are a popular destination for kids' birthday parties. They're a hotspot for kids anyway and provide plenty of free and familiar entertainment. But occasionally the obstacles prove to be ...

It was the perfect storm: A window-washing crew was perched on a platform on the 50th floor of a building in downtown Houston, Texas, when the platform malfunctioned and they ...

As heavy rains have hit Texas, residents have been reminded of the dangers of flash floods, giant hail and severe thunderstorms as well as power outages. The city of Mission, ...

Firefighters are generally hailed as heroes for what they do: They're in the business of saving lives and mitigating damage, a noble pursuit. But on Monday night, one firefighter from ...

On Friday evening in Hamblen County, Tennessee, an accident involving multiple vehicles nearly claimed at least one life and put several others immediately in harm's way. As Morristown Emergency and ...

A construction crew working on a site near Oracle Park in San Francisco heard strange noises coming from some of the materials on Friday night. They traced the noise to ...

But when looking at the broader picture of the problems tied to electric vehicles, it is worth noting.

Two brothers were playing outside on Saturday in Gaffney, South Carolina, and when 14-year-old Jaylen Byers stood on top of a concrete pad, he didn't know that it was a ...

When family and colleagues heard that Will Heath was on the scene of an accident, they assumed he was helping someone. Heath is well-known for his sense of humor and ...

When a fire broke out at a home in Delhi Township, Michigan, on Wednesday evening, multiple lives were threatened. Not only did the home belong to a local family, but ...

A lot of people who get themselves into tricky situations are hesitant to ask for help, and often passers-by or other people who spot the person in distress will call ...

Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. The internet loves cats -- and that certainly ...

Occupational hazards vary from job to job, but those in construction face rather major physical threats as a part of their daily work. There are plenty of protective measures that ...

An Indianapolis man in his 70s accidentally started a disaster that displaced over 20 people and very nearly claimed the life of several others. The man, who lived in an ...

If you have a cellphone, you've probably misplaced it before. They end up in the strangest places sometimes -- falling out of pockets, getting left on top of cars or ...

Mr. Hanley is distinguished, an older dog coming in at an impressive 16 years of age. His eyesight was going, but that didn't doom him earlier this week. On Tuesday, ...

Early Tuesday morning, a woman in North Austin, Texas, was startled by the sound of shouting coming from a nearby apartment complex. A quick peek outside revealed the cause: The ...