Emergency and disaster management briefing for August 3, 2020: The FDA issued a public health alert for taquitos and chimichangas due to foreign matter – and other news.
Fire still burning on Navy ship in San Diego where 57 hurt
Firefighters were still battling a blaze Monday on a Navy combat ship that injured at least 57 people and sent acrid smoke billowing over San Diego.
EDM Monday Briefing: Naval Ship Erupts In Fire in San Diego
Emergency and disaster management briefing for July 13, 2020: A fire erupted on a U.S. Navy ship undergoing maintenance in San Diego – and other news.
California scrambles for more firefighters amid pandemic
As California enters wildfire season, the state is scrambling to find sufficient firefighters amid the coronavirus outbreak that has depleted the ranks of inmates who usually handle some of the toughest duties.
EDM Wednesday Briefing: Residents in Sonoma Recovering from 2017 Tubbs Fire
Emergency and disaster management briefing for July 1, 2020: Sonoma residents are still recovering following the 2017 Tubbs Fire &ndash and other news.
EDM Friday Briefing: Pre-Planning and Pre-Staging Critical Elements in Wildfires
Emergency and disaster management briefing for June 26, 2020: Arizona fire departments are pre-planning and pre-staging in areas at high risk for wildfires – and other news.
EDM Wednesday Briefing: New Fire Hawk Helicopters Delivered to CalFire
Emergency and disaster management briefing for June 24, 2020: Much-anticipated Fire Hawk helicopters are being delivered to CalFire – and other news.
EDM Monday Briefing: Possible E. Coli Contamination Forces Beef Recall
Emergency and disaster management briefing for June 15, 2020: Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled over E. coli contamination concerns — and other news.
Firefighting is an 'all-hazards' job, even in pandemic
Fire Chief: There are 59 firefighters at four fire stations working shifts of 24 hours on, 48 hours off – because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Firefighters continue battling fires in Florida Panhandle
Florida firefighters were working to hold containment lines around a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) fire in the state's Panhandle, where winds were expected to shift Friday and push it toward homes.