Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Firefighters in Southern California made progress in extinguishing a wildfire that destroyed 132 structures, most of them homes, but were forced to sort through the remains of charred homes as they were fanned by strong winds that began to weaken Friday. Some were able to return to do so. Marianne Belote returned to a hillside […]
Firefighters battle blaze in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park as NYC’s unprecedented dry stretch continues
A wildfire broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night amid historically dry weather, officials said. According to the FDNY, firefighters responded to the fire burning in a rolling meadow known as Nethermead in the middle of a popular green space. The fire broke out on Friday night. Michelle Padge/X The FDNY first received calls […]
Philadelphia firefighters’ union flips Senate endorsement to GOP’s Dave McCormick: ‘Tired of political promises’
PHILADELPHIA — Sirens are blaring at Sen. Bob Casey's campaign in Pennsylvania. Deep Blue Philadelphia's fire union is abandoning the incumbent Democrat and supporting Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick instead. The union, International Association of Firefighters Local 22, is based in the city's industrial Northern Liberties neighborhood and represents more than 4,500 firefighters, paramedics and […]
Michigan Firefighters Union Not Endorsing For President In Blow To Harris
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. The Michigan Firefighters Union does not support the president. This is another major blow to Kamala Harris, who had been counting on campaign officials to support her. Politico reported: Michigan's firefighters union won't break with the federal organization […]
Firefighters union in key swing state refuses to endorse Kamala Harris
Michigan's firefighters union has not endorsed the 2024 presidential election, dealing another blow to Vice President Kamala Harris. The snub comes after the International Fire Protection Association announced on Oct. 3 that it would no longer support Harris, 59, or former President Donald Trump, 78, on Nov. 5. “We are following the recommendations of the […]
‘Watch Your Six:’ San Antonio Firefighters Warned About Tren de Aragua Gang Activity
San Antonio firefighters were warned by union leaders to 'watch out for the Six' after an increase in criminal activity by the Venezuelan gang Torren de Aragua on the city's north side. . The San Antonio Firefighters Association (SAPFFA) sent an email to its members warning them to “keep your head spinning and watch out […]
Firefighters Union Snubs Kamala Harris with Non-Endorsement after JD Vance Speech at Convention
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) canceled the ticket with Harris-Waltz as a non-endorsement. The news was announced after Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) spoke at an event in August. IAFF President Edward Kelly made the announcement Thursday after a board meeting where the decision was made. “Today, the IAFF Board of Directors voted by a […]
Firefighters union chooses not to endorse presidential candidate
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) announced on Thursday that it would remain neutral by choosing not to endorse a candidate in this year's presidential election, becoming the second major union in recent weeks to do so. The union's executive committee endorsed President Biden's bid for the White House in 2020. IAFF President Edward Kelly […]
Firefighters union won't endorse in Trump-Harris race
The International Federation of Firefighters (IAFF) announced Thursday that it will not endorse a candidate in this year's presidential election, becoming the second major union to do so in recent weeks. The IAFF Board of Directors was an early supporter of President Biden's 2020 candidacy. stated in a statement In the race between Vice President […]
3 California firefighters injured in crash en route to hurricane response
Three members of a California search and rescue team were injured in a vehicle accident Sunday morning while driving cross-country to support Hurricane Helen relief efforts in North Carolina. The three injured were members of the San Diego Fire and Rescue Department's (SDFD) 48-member Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 8. The cause of […]