firefighters

Five volunteer fire companies in Centre County are participating in a state study to determine how better collaboration among them might alleviate some cost and staffing challenges.

By Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College

July 13, 2022 | 3:10 PM

Philadelphia firefighters endorse Josh Shapiro for Pa. governor

Attorney General Josh Shapiro just won the endorsement of Philadelphia’s firefighters’ union.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY

July 7, 2022 | 4:38 PM

Antique fire apparatus show in Harrisburg Saturday

You don’t have to be a firefighter to enjoy or appreciate the annual Pennsylvania Pump Primers’ Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster this Saturday in Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

By Scott LaMar/WITF

June 19, 2022 | 8:14 AM

Building collapse after fire kills 1 firefighter; 5 injured

A building caught fire and later collapsed in Philadelphia, killing one firefighter and injuring five other people, two critically, after all became trapped early Saturday, authorities said.

By The Associated Press

June 11, 2022 | 7:55 AM

Federal firefighters waiting for pay raises they hope will help fill their ranks

Federal wildland firefighters have entered another fire summer of broken records.

By NPR

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