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California firefighters save injured pigeon

Tiny oxygen mask, big hearts: Firefighters rescue smoke-stricken pigeon

July 17, 2026 11:06 am

The video has since crossed 22 million views, with thousands praising the crew for going out of their way to help the distressed bird.

WATCH: Tense moments as Kerala firefighters slice through metal to save boy trapped inside cooking pot

April 24, 2026 4:49 pm

What started as a playful moment quickly turned serious when he stepped into the vessel and couldn’t get out.

‘Zero respect for govt’: Viral video of Pakistani firefighters battling blaze using buckets sparks outrage

January 31, 2026 10:37 am

Instead of spraying water through hoses or using extinguishers, the firefighters were seen in the video trying to contain the fire by filling up buckets and throwing the water at the fire.

Mumbai: Firefighter suffers minor injury during blaze in showroom in Worli

May 23, 2025 7:36 pm

No other injuries have been reported in the blaze, which was doused nearly two hours later.

Loyal station dog Raju bids farewell to a firefighter in Kerala (Image Source: @streetdogsofbombay/ Instagram)

Kerala firefighter’s emotional farewell with loyal station dog Raju goes viral

May 22, 2025 12:56 pm

A video showing a retiring firefighter's emotional farewell to his canine companion in office has moved the Internet.

Firefighters in Kerala danced to the popular song 'Thinkale Poothinkale'

Kerala firefighters dance their way into netizen’s hearts with viral video: ‘Freakie Pookie Cops’

February 20, 2025 3:00 pm

The dance video has been viewed more than five million times.

Pune Fire Brigade operating with 20% fire stations, 25% of firefighter strength

April 19, 2022 11:04 am

With the merger of 23 new villages in the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) till 2021, Pune Fire Brigade now caters to a population of close to 60 lakh spread over an area of 520 square km.

Mumbai Fire Brigade set to recruit 900 firefighters

March 23, 2022 4:05 pm

Sources said that the fire brigade has received over 1,000 applications for the posts. Eligible candidates will go through a selection process, including a written examination.

Passenger found alive two days after Greek ferry fire

February 20, 2022 8:10 pm

One of the passengers trapped on a ferry engulfed in a fire was found alive on Sunday, the Greek coast guard said. The man was spotted on the ship's stern and was transferred to a tugboat.

Bengaluru airport becomes first in South Asia to commission Rosenbauer firefighting simulator

November 22, 2021 4:29 pm

BIAL has added 4 advanced Rosenbauer concept fire trucks to its fleet from Austria-based company Rosenbauer International. The state-of-the-art facilities will be open for firefighters from other airports, state fire departments and defence forces.