Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central ...

In the aftermath of the Guadalupe River’s catastrophic flooding in July, Texans from across the state showed up for the ...

Search and rescue teams were delayed responding to Texas when Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson couldn't be reached.

This column is part of a series exploring the role of volunteers during disasters. Read parts one, two, three and four at the links. The Hudson Fire Department Search and Rescue Team is a small, ...

The head of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue branch, which runs a network of teams stationed across the country that can swiftly respond to natural disasters, resigned on Monday.Ken Pagurek’s departure ...

Every day, helicopters provide vital services to communities, including saving and protecting lives. Recent massive natural ...