1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (571+ words) Investigations and lawsuits are escalating over fire apparatus pricing and delivery delays that can stretch for years. In a February 26, 2026 commentary, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) said it has pressed the federal government to intervene and that state…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (528+ words) Senator Sasha Ren'e P'rez (D-Pasadena)has introduced theInsurance Coverage for Fire-Safe Homes Act, SB 1076, to ensure homeowners who make their homes fire-safe can obtain and keep home insurance." The bill responds to wildfire survivors" concerns that they could lose home…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (676+ words) The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has spotlighted how Los Angeles is responding to more than five times as many emergency calls as it did in the 1960s- with virtually the same number of firefighters. Now, United Fire Fighters of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (382+ words) EFA is a global nonprofit coalition dedicated to delivering transformative data from all wildfires on Earth via FireSat, an advanced multispectral satellite constellation built specifically for the wildfire community. ExoAnalytic's work will help EFA enable first responders, scientists and decision-makers…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (270+ words) This milestone marks the first NFPA 1970:2025 certificated product in Lakeland Fire + Safety's portfolio. The announcement aims to represent a significant advancement in the company's ongoing commitment to firefighter protection, performance and compliance. Achieving certification under this new standard underscores Lakeland's…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (595+ words) The BofA grant is the first and largest corporate award to date for the YMCA's $25 million capital campaign that was launched over the summer. The project is expected to break ground in Spring 2026, bringing new facilities and additional programs for…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (324+ words) The Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) in conjunction with the National Opinion Research Council (NORC) at the University of Chicago, is releasing a new study outlining Palisades residents" challenges, priorities and preferences. This study comes one year after the Palisades…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1093+ words) When a firefighter suits up, every piece of gear represents more than fabric, stitching or a seal " it represents trust. Trust that the turnout coat will withstand the heat. Trust that the self-contained breathing apparatus will deliver clean air. Trust…...