Area residents may notice a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and personnel along the Rappahannock River this weekend, but it’s not a real emergency—it’s a planned water rescue training exercise.

It’s not easy work to search for a person trapped in a smoke-filled basement or hallway, as local legislators recently ...

While top draft pick Mykel Williams adapts to the 49ers, their offseason program has left a lot of other questions to be ...

An area fire department provides hands-on training, giving recruits a chance to prepare for what they'll see in emergencies.

With the onset of warmer weather, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine wants everyone to practice fire safety while enjoying the ...