Texas Training Utilized in London Bombing Response
The London Fire Brigade attributes its preparedness level shown in the wake of the deadly July 7 bombings training received at Disaster City in College Station. MORE

Report Ranks Texas Highest in Chemical Plant Risk
The report concluded that Texas has the most facilities endangering over a million people each with at least 28.MORE

Dry Conditions Strain Texas Fire Departments
Dry conditions throughout much of Texas have fueled hundreds of grass and brush fires over the past month, taxing volunteer fire departments.MORE

Homeland Security Standards Database Launched
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announces the launch of a database to provide "one-stop access" to standards critical to the jobs of those charged with keeping America safe.MORE

Bees, Bees and MORE Bees
The community of Lake Worth near Fort Worth was abuzz with bees when over a million of them swarmed after boxes containing honey and hives toppled from a flatbed truck. MORE

Lift Device on Rail Cars
A new device is showing up on General Service Rail Cars in some parts of the county and has been seen in Texas as well. MORE

Executive Summary of Firefighters Wellness and Fitness
In April, 2005, the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) released a report on firefighter health and fitness. MORE

Dry Texas Wildland Season Expected
Fire season declared as dry conditions continue into the July 4th holiday weekend. MORE

Beards and the Fire Service, Again
An article in the Washington Times indicates that debate about beards and the fire service is once again gathering steam. MORE

Fireworks Cause Fires, Injuries and Damage
FEMA estimates that in 2002 an estimated 23,200 fireworks incidents caused fires resulting in approximately $35 million in property loss. MORE

Converted Tanker Involved in Firefighter Death
A Utah fire chief is only the latest in a growing list of firefighter fatalities involving tanker truck rollovers, the U.S. Fire Administration reports. MORE