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Orange County firefighters may soon receive a significant pay increase
Orange County firefighters might soon get a major pay raise, with ongoing contract talks potentially resulting in a raise of ...
Embers of Change: Building a fire-resilient California
Wildfires are now a consistent threat. Learn how to rebuild stronger, smarter, and safer to better withstand the next ...
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Rancho Fire fully contained after Monday’s explosive start
A 4.6 acre brush fire, which local police say was started by illegal fireworks, swept through the hills of Laguna Beach on ...
‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say
The Rancho fire in Laguna Beach was extinguished by Wednesday, July 9. But city fire chief cautions resident to stay vigilant ...
K-9 teams from OC, LA head to Texas to help with flood search and recovery
Fire Capt. Celina Serrano and K-9 Prentiss, Firefighter Paramedic Jonathan Munguia and K-9 Clifford, along with Search Team ...
13-year-old suspected of lighting fireworks that ignited Southern California brush fire
Laguna Beach police said they identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of felony reckless ...
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SoCal K-9 teams joining search and recovery efforts after deadly flooding in Texas
Some Southern California fire departments are stepping up to join the urgent search and recovery efforts following ...
Laguna officials point to fire mitigation efforts, mutual aid as keys to successful Rancho fire response
City leaders praised first responders and drew attention to fire mitigation measures after the Rancho fire, which broke out ...
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Local LA Firefighting Canine Teams Join Texas Flood Rescue Effort
Canine teams with the Los Angeles County Fire Department traveled to Texas Wednesday to assist with search-and-recovery efforts in the deadly floods that have killed more than 100 people. The ...
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LA Fire Rescue Dog Teams Head to Assist Texas Flood Effort
Canine teams with the Los Angeles County Fire Department traveled to Texas Wednesday to assist with search-and-recovery efforts in the deadly floods that have killed more than 100 people. The ...