CA Firefighter Suspended for Off-Duty Racist Remarks in Social Media Video
A video of an Alameda County firefighter directing racist comments to a driver during a heated exchange has been circulating on social media.
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Extrication Tool Stolen from Oakland (CA) Firefighters During Call
In the middle of an incident last week, someone stole a vehicle extrication tool from Oakland firefighters, authorities said.
San Francisco Hardware Store Severely Damaged in Overnight Fire
A fire severely damaged a longtime San Francisco hardware store over the weekend. One person was taken to a local hospital.
Exploding Tire That Killed L.A. County Firefighter ‘Like a Bomb’
Firefighter Andrew Pontious had sprayed water near the vehicle for about two minutes when one of its nearly seven-foot tires exploded.
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CA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Causes Power Outages
Thousands of households in San Luis Obispo woke up without electricity on Tuesday morning due to a wildfire that forced nearby residents to evacuate.
CA Bakery Worker Rescued After Arm Gets Stuck in Machine
A Santa Rosa bakery employee was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after his arm became trapped in a piece of equipment.
Debris from Downtown San Jose (CA) Fire Reignites Months Later
A pile of rubble in downtown San Jose caught fire five months after a separate fire burned down two abandoned Victorian homes.
Los Angeles Arson Investigator Sues City Over Discrimination
Afara Lalaind is seeking damages of more than $25,000, including for loss of earnings and employee benefits and the anxiety and anguish she says she has suffered.
CA Fire Destroys Classic Car, Totaling $1M in Damages
Monterey crews responded to a fire that burned a 1979 Ford Ghia Probe 1 Concept Car valued at approximately $1 million.
Battery Facilities Aim to Shore Up CA Power Grid, Though Fire and Safety Risks Remain
Fires have burned at battery installations in Elkhorn and San Diego county, among other locations, prompting scrutiny from officials.
CA Fire Captain Injured in Floor Collapse at Fatal Mobile Home Fire
One person died and a fire captain was injured in a Mountain View mobile home fire early Saturday morning.
California Police Athletic Federation Announces New Executive Committee Members and Leadership
For the first time in the organization’s history, a firefighter has been inducted as CPAF’s President.