Five Pasco County firefighters and paramedics have been recognized for rescuing two people from a burning home. ...more

March 13, 2009

Five Pasco County firefighters and paramedics recently received recognition for rescuing two victims from a burning home. ...more

March 7, 2009

A family of five was displaced Tuesday morning when a kitchen fire started at a stove and spread into a microwave and kitchen cabinets. ...more

January 28, 2009

Forty-eight students and eight teachers were evacuated from a St. Petersburg preschool when a fire started in the building's attic this afternoon, authorities say. ...more

December 23, 2008

Tampa Fire Rescue will have another way to see through smoke and darkness, thanks to a grant from two insurance companies. ...more

December 3, 2008

SEBRING — Thermal imaging cameras have changed the way firefighters fight fire, and now every fire truck in the city of Sebring is equipped with one. "We can now ensure for every call in the city we have this tool available," said Fire Chief Brad Batz. "Any entry firefighter will have this tool available for search and rescue." Firefighters actually have the camera in hand before they even pick up a hose. The screen generates thermal images of the fire scene, which are illuminated in various colors, even in the dark. Body heat can be detected, helping firefighters find victims, and fires can even be found through walls. ...more

December 15, 2007

Tampa Fire Rescue will receive a $10,000 donation this morning so it can buy a new thermal imaging camera for a south Tampa fire station. ...more

September 18, 2007