The event brought together several dozen first responders from throughout the state to learn about addressing emergencies ...

Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District recently completed its first-ever large animal rescue awareness training. A total of 57 fire district personnel went through the half-day course on the Osuna ...

Ex-superintendent sentenced to two years in prison falsely claiming US citizenship A former Baltimore City Schools teacher and principal was sentenced to two years in prison after falsely claiming U.S ...

Officials said, “This is a perfect example of how important continuous training and education opportunities are" Florida emergency crews rescued a manatee trapped in a Melbourne Beach storm drain ...

When flames and smoke fill a home or barn, animals often panic due to fear. They hide, bolt, or fight against people trying to help them. Firefighters are trained to understand that fear; they learn ...

More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions. Hundreds are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Families improve animal safety by planning ahead, preparing go‑bags, and practicing fire drills with pets. People should never ...

Fire crews and veterinarians in the Puget Sound region were getting specialized training Wednesday on how to rescue large animals whether it be horses, cows, or camels. Coincidentally, firefighters in ...