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A Tennessee fire chief who started his volunteer department in 1975 after watching a neighbor's house burn now runs it alongside his son, serving their community without pay. Their story highlights the quiet heroism of America's volunteer firefighters who make up 60% of the nation's fire service.
Japan just fired up its biggest offshore wind farm, and it's powerful enough to light up hundreds of thousands of homes. The 220 MW Kitakyushu Hibikinada wind farm marks a major leap forward for clean energy in a nation working to reduce its carbon footprint.
A young wolf that fell into a canal near Verona got a second chance thanks to quick-thinking firefighters who pulled her to safety. She's recovering with vets and will soon return to the wild.
When a teenager's car plunged into a freezing river after hitting black ice, her Apple Watch became her lifeline. A brand-new firefighter pulled off a dramatic rescue that saved her life.
When Naoko Takeda survived Block's massive layoffs that cut 40% of staff, she walked away from a 90% pay increase to stand in solidarity with her fired colleagues. Her viral post about choosing values over money is resonating with thousands.
When firefighters kicked down a locked door during a three-alarm blaze, they found a man asleep inside, unaware his building was on fire. His rescue was one of 11 lives saved that day, including three people hanging from windows.
After professional rescuers gave up on a three-year-old trapped in a narrow well, a skinny teenager volunteered to be lowered in headfirst. He emerged with the boy alive in his arms.
A Loveland company is growing a million trees annually to restore forests devastated by wildfires and disease. OneCanopy aims to become the Rocky Mountains' largest native plant producer by 2027.
When wildfires scorched 300,000 acres of Oklahoma ranchland, volunteers from across the state grabbed their trucks and trailers to deliver hope by the bale. What started as one man's mission tripled in size within a week.
After 13 years, Concord held its first emergency shelter drill, bringing together firefighters, health workers, and volunteer residents to ensure the town is ready when disaster strikes. The practice run revealed what works and what needs fixing before the next real crisis arrives.
A Canadian company has developed technology that could prevent the lightning strikes that ignite most catastrophic wildfires. After successful field trials, Skyward Wildfire just secured millions to expand its cloud-seeding approach that could protect forests and communities.
Five people stuck in a broken elevator 200 feet underground were lifted to safety one by one by Boston firefighters in a daring rope rescue. Everyone made it out safely after the hours-long operation at 60 State Street.
When Marianne DesRosiers, 95, became critically ill during a February blizzard, volunteer EMTs and firefighters in Lyme, Connecticut plowed through massive snowdrifts to reach her in under 10 minutes. Their quick response, coordinated in the middle of the night during whiteout conditions, gave her the lifesaving care she needed.
When a wind-driven tundra fire threatened Pyramid Valley, Alaska firefighters didn't fight it alone. Community volunteers with off-road equipment and water trucks rallied to help contain the blaze.
Three years after a devastating fire destroyed Scotland's Dark Sky Observatory, plans for a stunning new £1.5 million facility have just been approved. The new observatory will rise in the heart of the UK's first designated Dark Sky Park, complete with two observing domes and a 360-degree planetarium.
Two Longview firefighters climbed more than 900 feet up a radio tower to rescue hot air balloon riders after their balloon crashed into the structure. Despite facing fears and unprecedented heights, the team safely brought both people down after a four-hour operation.
Workers building a fire station in Hüllhorst, Germany uncovered an entire Iron Age village that's been hidden for 2,500 years. The rare find is giving archaeologists their best look yet at how ancient communities lived in the region.
Team USA's baseball stars are channeling the energy from February's dramatic Olympic hockey victories as they prepare for the World Baseball Classic. Aaron Judge says those overtime gold medal games have his squad ready to bring home their own championship.
A retired firefighter turned teacher started a club where elementary school boys wear suits, learn etiquette, and visit colleges to see their potential. The Distinguished Young Gentlemen program is breaking cycles by teaching respect, responsibility, and resilience.
For nearly 15 years, Fort McCoy's firefighter dive team has been rescuing people from icy waters and dark lakes across Wisconsin and neighboring states. They're one of the few Army fire departments with this life-saving capability.
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