Dispatch News

• Illinois commercial building fire leaves 2 injured, including police officer

  VIDEO: The Joliet FD said at around 2:20 p.m., crews were sent to the 0-100 block of South Eastern Avenue to investigate reports of a structure fire with people possibly trapped inside.

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• Body Donation Program partners with firefighters in Arizona for emergency training

  A university's Body Donation Program is continuing a successful joint training initiative with Arizona firefighters to help them practice critical emergency procedures.

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• New Mexico firefighters star in new documentary series

  VIDEOS: Bernalillo County Firefighters are featured in a new documentary series that provides a front-row seat to the real work behind the sirens and showcases the department's growth.

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• Thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation, firefighters from across the nation get hands-on extrication and rescue training

  VIDEO: More than 50 firefighters from across the region and country are getting hands-on training to improve their response in saving people’s lives when they’re trapped in a vehicle.

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• VIDEOS: Massive fire with exploding propane tanks erupts in Southern California

  PHOTOS: Firefighters were battling a dangerous commercial blaze in South El Monte Wednesday afternoon, with propane tanks exploding at a property on North Tyler Avenue, according to Los Angeles County fire officials.

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