November 5, 2025 (Sacramento) - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response ...

Fire engines carry a wide range of equipment including respiratory packs, fire hoses, hand tools, and rescue equipment. The department responds to various types of emergencies beyond fires.

NERIS is set to replace a 50-year-old emergency incident reporting program on a Jan. 1 nationwide rollout. The new system has ...

When the first Sterling fire engine arrived at the scene of a rural Rock Falls garage fire Dec. 3, 2021 Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos was on it. Part of a Sterling Fire Department crew dispatched to assist ...