The Sacramento Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday morning on Marysville Boulevard that had a teen trapped inside as flames engulfed the home.
The 2% Fire Dues Program remains a significant source of funding for the state’s professional, volunteer, and hybrid fire departments, which use the money to buy and replace equipment, operate fire prevention programming, train crews, and more.
The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) has raised the National Wildfire Preparedness Level to 4 (out of 5), as wildfires take hold across the west.
New video shows the moment a small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Pembroke Pines, narrowly missing homes and cars as it went down. NTSB officials said the plane was on approach to a nearby airport when it crashed short of the runway.
There’s a vending machine for firefighters, but it’s not for sodas or snacks. It’s to help save lives. The UCapIt machines dispense medical supplies and some pharmaceuticals.
The Daily Dispatch honors the bravery and sacrifice of the firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. For current firefighter fatality statistics, visit the U.S. Fire Administration.
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