BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A local firefighter is battling cancer again after an initial diagnosis and surgery, and the Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301 is seeking community support.

The federal hiring freeze implemented by President Donald Trump has affected the hiring of a crucial group of federal workers: firefighters. The freeze comes at a critical time, when fire ...

ALL RIGHT, NOT ME HONORING SACRAMENTO FIREFIGHTERS WHO FOUGHT IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILDFIRES. THEY PUT IN SOME HARD WORK. WELL, THEY’RE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TODAY THAT CAME TOGETHER TO ...

Firefighters who reported to assist during the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires were kept from helping on the front lines due to dozens of unserviced vehicles, an official told KTLA.

Cortese says as the fire season lengthens, the help needs to expand as well. The "Fight for Firefighters Act" co-authored by Cortese would address that. "Seasonal firefighters that are home ...

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The Culver City Firefighters Association has launched this fundraiser to provide immediate relief for Brian and his wife. The funds raised will go directly toward helping them rebuild their lives, ...

More than 30 firefighters from the Colombo Fire Brigade are still battling the blaze, even two and a half hours after it was reported. The Colombo Fire Brigade has deployed eight fire engines and ...