Firefighter

Jewish communities must build warm ties with every first responder - opinion

If the people who answer a distress call do not see Jews as neighbors worth rushing toward, our safety, our health, and our ability to remain in a community or a country are in the balance.

Charred remains of ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organisation, which were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026.
Firefighters respond to fire casued by electric scooter battery in Jerusalem, September 17, 2026.

Nine rescued as firefighters respond to Jerusalem fire caused by electric scooter battery

The NTSB and FAA will handle the investigation of a helicopter has crashed in Los Angeles that have left at least three people dead, September 16, 2026. (Illustrative)

NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

People watch as smoke rises following the crash of a Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet during the Athens Flying Week air show in Tanagra, Greece, September 5, 2026.

Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say


Service resumes at Jerusalem Navon train station resumes after suspected fire causes evacuation

Passengers were subsequently allowed to return to the station, and normal activity began resuming at the site.

 Passengers at Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem on March 31, 2022

Firefighters, planes bring fire in West Bank woods near evacuated settlement under control

Four firefighting aircraft were operating at the scene, with the preliminary reports saying that the fire was expanding fast and fears of it reaching the homes of the settlement.

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

According to the reports, the villa owner warned the guests when they arrived that, due to the high fire risk, using a barbecue was completely prohibited in the area.

A wildfire burns in a canyon near Asomatos village on the island of Crete, Greece, July 30, 2026.

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, even after Mecca Pact signed

Earlier, the Saudi Arabian Energy Ministry said that firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early at a facility at Aramco's Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

A satellite image shows trail of smoke rising from an oil facility, in Jizan, Jazan province, Saudi Arabia, July 26, 2026.

British Columbia declares state of emergency as fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations

Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have battled blazes this year as hot, dry weather fueled wildfires in dense forest areas.

A satellite image shows smoke from wildfires in Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia drifting eastward in North America, July 24, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Petah Tikva underground parking garage, firefighting efforts extend into night

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said operations at the scene were continuing and that further updates would be provided as the situation develops.

A fire broke out in an underground parking garage at the construction site of the future BIG shopping complex in Petah Tikva, August 8, 2026.

Several fires reported throughout West Bank settlements, highways

A fire that started in an open area near Beit Dror is spreading toward the settlement, as firefighters work to contain the blaze.

Illustrative: Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Second-century building found near Colosseum may have been ancient Rome's firefighter barracks

The mosaic's design closely resembles one previously discovered in a firefighters' barracks in Ostia, the ancient port of Rome, about 30 km from the capital, the archaeological office said

A worker cleans a mosaic floor uncovered during archaeological excavations at Villa Celimontana in Rome, Italy, in this handout image taken on July 30, 2026 and released on August 5, 2026.

Ben Shemen Forest fire under control, no injuries reported, Highways 6, 1 reopen to traffic

Traffic in the area remains congested, with drivers asked to find alternative routes where possible.

Firefighters work to contain a fire on Highway 6 on August 4, 2026.

Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens

The technology shares flight paths among helicopters, planes, and drones, providing real-time warnings and instructions without relying on centralized air traffic control.

 Ciconia team during a test with an IDF representative, 2020