Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington firefighters are pushing back against a proposed county budget that would combine two ...

When Iceal Hambleton, a US air force navigator, was shot down over Vietnam more than half a century ago, any hopes of a swift rescue were quickly dashed.

The future of two heavy rescue units in Arlington County hangs in the balance because of proposed budget cuts. "We would urge them not to do it," Brian Lynch, the president of IAFF Local 2800, said.

US Air Force pararescue units train extensively to recover downed aircrew behind enemy lines Early reports indicate that the pilot of a US F-15 fighter aircraft downed over Iran was rescued - which, ...

Firefighters respond to a house fire in August 2025 (courtesy of Pat Kehs) Arlington County’s firefighter union is speaking out against a proposal to remove four vacant firefighter positions from the ...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue inaugurated two new units, Rescue 211 and Engine 72, during traditional Push-In Ceremonies on Friday,.

The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.

ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington firefighters are pushing back against a proposed county budget that would combine two heavy rescue units into one, saying the change could put both crews and ...

*Editor's note: A previous version of this story indicated Fire Station 2 and Fire Station 9 would be impacted by the proposed consolidation instead of Rescue units 102 and 109. That has been ...