The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported ...

The Select Board responded quickly this week to a potential emergency communications failure that could disrupt the ...

The Canadair CL-415, known as the "Super Scooper," is one of the most powerful tools in aerial firefighting. Designed to skim ...

Dive teams are confronting significant challenges as they work in the cold waters of the Potomac River, according to rescue ...

The county's emergency services chief says a rescue or recovery on the river -- like the one after an airplane and helicopter ...

Many people venture onto the ice covering area lakes in the winter. Too many are unprepared for the worst, rescue officials say.

Walinga's grain bin vacuum can remove hundreds of bushels of grain in an hour to aid in rescues and is used by firefighters.