In some communities, fire crews are delayed -- not by distance, but by a lack of equipment. Higher costs and supply chain issues means some departments have to wait years for new trucks.

Fire hoses, traditionally considered rugged and dependable, now face unprecedented thermal and mechanical stress. As global ...

The mayor's proposed budget allocates $2 million for fire equipment to replace old rigs; the department requested $30 million ...

A report reveals additional ways fire crews were stymied in efforts to get enough water to fight the Palisades fire in ...

California is readying to deploy state firefighting resources in Los Angeles County ahead of high heat and potential fire weather that’s expected to impact the area this week. Gov. Gavin Newsom has ...