The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut finding that they were unfairly denied promotions based on race.

Rosemarie Batey, 49, who weighs 22 stone, was taking a midnight shower when she slipped and became wedged after a crack in the bath gave way.

Researchers have found that 77% of recruits for firefighting and emergency medical technician jobs in Massachusetts are overweight or obese.

Testimony of Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta Before the City Council Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Today is a dark day for Charleston in South Carolina (SC) as news is coming that fire killed nine firefighters.