Fighting fires in cold temperatures and several inches of snow makes a hard job even more difficult, an official said Monday.

The Rapid City Fire Department responded to more than 22,500 calls in 2025, with EMS making up nearly 72% of incidents, ...

Fire Chief Jonathan Lund said new programs are helping the department better respond to the community's needs while improving ...

Right now, if you call 911 in Vandalia, at the very least, an ambulance and either a ladder or a fire engine will respond. “That’s causing some significant wear and tear on the larger vehicles,” Bryan ...

The city of Columbia recognizes its police and fire departments for recent work to provide public safety during the recent ...

The Independence Fire Department experienced one of its busiest years on record in 2025, responding to 318 calls for service.

Calls to the Des Moines Fire Department rose again in 2025, but new data shows demand may be stabilizing as prevention programs help ease the workload.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of our local fire departments is changing the way it responds to some 911 calls. Right now, if you call 911 in Vandalia, at ...