Oden Ridge Fire Department

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Gas Pipe owners get 3 years in prison for mislabeling spice products that created 'zombie...

The father-and-daughter owners of the Dallas-based Gas Pipe smoke shop retail chain were each sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison...

How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

Why you have less time to escape a house fire today than 30 years ago

Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, you have only 3 or 4 minutes. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen conducts a dramatic demonstration that shows why, and how you should prepare.

Firefighters give advice on how to prevent house fires

You hear about house fires quite often, but did you know everyday choices you make influence if and when they start?People are trying to find ways to assist their furnaces to keep up on the heat, you see a lot of space heaters being used, you see a lot mor

Ask a Firefighter: How can local fire departments recruit more women?

Recently a family with small children visited my firehouse. The girl in the family was amazed to see two women in the station during her visit and was very surprised

Female firefighters get in touch with girl who thinks only boys can do the job

Local fire departments urge caution when using space heaters, fire places

Local fire departments are concerned that too many of us turn to space heaters to supplement our heating systems without taking the necessary precautions.

More female firefighters suffer from PTSD, study finds

They're also more likely to have suicidal thoughts.

Female Firefighters Make Video To Show Little Girl She Can Become One Too

Prepare to feel all the things watching this video.

Local fire departments warn residents to be cautious when out on the river

If you go out on the river make sure you are thinking safety first.

Local fire departments work together, even when they need new equipment

Rapid City Fire Department and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department have been haring a brush truck, that will not solely be Whispering Pines.

How To Find A Fire Engine That Meets Your Department's Requirements?

Why local fire departments hate those sky lanterns

They might be pretty to watch, but they're incredibly dangerous, and local firefighters want you to know why increasingly-popular sky lanterns are a bad idea.

How firefighters survive the heat

High temperatures can create a big problem for just about everyone.

Tips to Passing Annual Fire Inspections

With a little organization and forethought, your company can pass these annual fire inspections. Find out what can help you be ready for inspection time.

What motivates new firefighters?

As generations change, so do our motivations and our methods of learning and training

Firefighters say don't get 'burned' when donating

Valley firefighters have a warning for you tonight, but it has nothing to do with your physical safety. Rather, it deals with the safety of your wallet.

How Can a Roofing Inspection and Certification Help Me Sell My Home

If you wanted to buy a home, you would surely want to know whether the roof on the property you are bidding on is in good condition or you would need to