Fire poles haven't gone the way of Dalmatians and horse-drawn fire rigs yet. Though many cities have eliminated the poles, they're making a comeback at Richfield's new fire station and in other places ...

The role of fire departments has evolved and grown over the past few decades. Not only do firefighters put out flames and respond to medical emergencies, they’re also taking on growing roles in ...

The "Chutes and Ladders House" is a former 19th-century firehouse in Newport’s Historic Hill district that is equipped not only with a vintage brass fire pole but also with a 200-amp Tesla car charger ...

The St. Paul Blvd. Fire Department will be discussing a project regarding a new firehouse. The fire department sent ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Local firefighters used to sliding down a traditional firehouse pole will soon have a new way to get to their trucks from their third-floor quarters -- a plastic, spiral slide ...

The last few years have seen a significant increase in the popularity of tiny homes on wheels. There are now mobile dwellings available for every taste and budget. But from time to time, a unique home ...

MATTOON, Ill. (AP) -- Firefighters stand tall in the eyes of kids these days. Children touring the Mattoon Fire Department often ask firefighters why they don't have a sliding pole in the fire station ...