News from around the Southland includes items from Oak Forest, Metra’s Electric line, Orland Park, Flossmoor, Palos Hills and Crestwood.

"Well, unfortunately, our fleet is in terrible, terrible shape," said Thomas Malone, Memphis Fire Fighters Association president. "If we're riding around in 20-25-year-old equipment and that's our ...

The Santa Barbara Fire Department (SBFD) has acquired a new Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Ladder Truck, significantly enhancing its emergency response ...

It was the kind of blaze that could consume a home. On the Fourth of July in 1993, fireworks ignited a fast-moving fire in a field off Moss Avenue in the 2000 block. Flames crept dangerously close to ...

The Fort Wayne Fire Department is getting help for a new fire station and a new ladder truck in the form of almost $3 million ...

The City of Santa Barbara is proud to announce the recent acquisition of a new Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Ladder Truck for the Santa Barbara Fire Department, significantly enhancing the department’s ...

The Oxford Fire Department firefighters took possession of their new Engine #1 on Thursday and commemorated the new truck by ...

Workers are still striking against Dublin-based fire truck manufacturer Sutphen. When council approved buying the vehicle, it ...

At its July 15 meeting, Greenwood County Council recognized members of the community who are working to keep the county clean ...

Splash Pool Bash will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool, 416 ...

Police are investigating the cause of a fire that last month destroyed a portion of the Kansas City shopping center that two ...

Teen killed when homeowner opened fire during attempted break-in One teen was killed, and two people are in custody as police search for more suspects.