White Oak firefighters battle fires in freezing temperatures
Firefighters in White Oak battle fires in freezing temperatures, but it doesn't stop them from getting the job done.
Private firefighters spark controversy amid devastating LA fires
Amid the devastation of the fires, private firefighters have sparked anger, a sign of inequality between the city's ...
Private firefighters: Who they are, how much do they cost?
Private firefighters can be contracted by communities or individuals who want to ensure they have access to firefighting ...
Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes. Here's what they cost.
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
LA firefighters were sounding alarms on staff shortage before wildfires
CNN’s Kyung Lah speaks with firefighters in California who have been sounding the alarm about staffing shortages as the state ...
L.A. Private Firefighters Are a Class War Flashpoint, but the Reality Is More Complicated
While social media amplifies (and attacks) wealthy homeowners offering to "pay any amount" for mitigation — and such outfits ...
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance ...
Oregon state fire marshal blasts claim firefighters turned away in LA: 'This is false'
The Oregon state fire marshal on Sunday rejected misinformation saying firefighters were turned away in LA because of ...
Private firefighters deserve praise, not regulation
Of course, firefighter unions don’t like the competition, just as they dislike volunteer firefighting departments.
2-alarm blaze sends SW Portland duplex up in smoke; firefighters save resident inside building
A fire early Wednesday morning destroyed a duplex in Southwest Portland’s Multnomah Village neighborhood. Portland Fire & ...