Beloved and respected fire service veteran Sam DiGiovanna, who served as chief of the Monrovia Fire Department and was a regular contributor to NBCLA’s coverage of wildfires, earthquakes, floods and more,

The California City Council is set to consider an agreement with Kern County on Tuesday to fill the role of interim fire chief for the city’s fire department, according to the city council meeting agenda.

Across Southern California this year, a wave of leadership changes led to the appointment of 18 new police and fire chiefs. They now hold the power to steer the trajectory of their respective departments,

Chief Brian Estes reflects on his 35 years with CAL FIRE and everything he's learned. He also shares what he looks forward to in his time post-fire service. Tom Cruise's Space Movie Reportedly Died Because He Refused To Beg Trump For Permission To Shoot It ...

After 60 years of dedicated service to the community, California City firemen are teaming up with the Kern County Fire Department. On Jan. 1, CCFD Station 19 and

IONE – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to celebrate the graduation of 39 new Company Officers from the Ione Training Center. This ceremony marks the successful completion of the intensive training for Fire Control ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dry conditions are posing big problems for CAL FIRE this season - and excessive heat over the Labor Day weekend isn't helping. The ABC30 Wildfire tracker shows hundreds of thousands of acres currently burning up and down the state.

A California fire department is celebrating a baby boom that's warming the hearts of social media fans. The Stockton Fire Department shared in a Facebook post that staff members welcomed an impressive 22 babies this year. “2025 was a busy year for Stockton Fire … and not just our call volume!" the department said.

Drawing on lessons from recent blazes, a state commission has released a series of recommendations to protect older adults.