Seattle Fire Department among nation’s highest starting salaries

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is among the highest-paying departments in the nation, offering $98,124 annually for an ...

To Inflict Pain on Russians, Ukraine’s Drones Zero In on Oil Refineries

With Russian forces gaining slowly on the battlefield, Ukraine hopes its long-range drone campaign will help persuade ...

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid — and Trump’s visit

Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank Sunday as the ceasefire held into a third day.
Firehouse

Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus Expands Across South Carolina

Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus has opened a new 23,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Wellford, SC, doubling its previous size ...
The Urbanist

Fire Marshals Target Backyard Cottages with Proposal for Wider Pathway Requirements

The Washington Association of Fire Marshals is proposing changes to Washington state building code that would require five-foot wide access path to accessory dwelling units, but builders paint the ...
KUOW

Hours before the Eaton fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena

Transmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines ...
Firefighter Nation

MES Life Safety Acquires General Fire Apparatus

SPOKANE, Washington (September 18, 2025) – MES Life Safety, the national leader in fire and emergency response solutions, has announced the acquisition of General Fire Apparatus, a premier fire ...
USA Today

Seattle Storm fire head coach Noelle Quinn after first-round playoff exit

The Seattle Storm have announced head coach Noelle Quinn's contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season following the team's second consecutive first-round playoff exit. Storm GM Talisa Rhea was ...