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Firefighters say the terrain of the encampment poses complex and unique safety hazards...

KALWs Sunni Khalid recently spoke with Oakland Fire Department Chief Reginald Freeman. They talked about last week's blaze in an Oakland encampment and the challenges facing both the unhoused and firefighters in dealing with the ever-present threat of fire.

A fire at an Oakland homeless encampment Monday sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air and threatened to throw the Bay Area's most critical interchange — the MacArthur Maze, into complete chaos.

Hundreds of fires caused by illegal fireworks (and illegal bonfires in the middle of streets) peppered the entire Bay Area Monday night, leading to some very busy firefighters across the region.

Launched this month, Oakland's MACRO program has responded to specific 911 calls related to non-violent emergencies — like mental health issues, wellness checks, and panhandling — helping to de-escalate particular crises without the need for police.

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A high-risk rescue operation took 25 Oakland firefighters to bring two people to safety on Monday. Both injured patients are recovering in the hospital.

Oakland Fire Department battled a fire that was quickly extinguished at a residential high-rise in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. At least three firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries. 

Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and residents screaming for help from balconies,...

Hartford Fire Chief Rodney Barco and Police Chief Jason Thody were officially sworn in to their permanent roles after months of pandemic-related delay at an intimate in-person ceremony Monday evening at the Hartford Public Library.