Bobbie Scopa is a former federal wildland firefighter with over 40 years of experience. She says one concern she has as firefighting efforts continue is the availability of fresh resources.

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls. The Fire are 7-6-5 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Fire have a 0-4-1 record when ...

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls. The Fire are 7-6-5 against Eastern Conference opponents.

A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls.

Fire departments in West Michigan face critical staffing shortages, risking firefighter and community safety.

An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot in the face in a New York City park by two moped-riding armed robbers — but he shot back and wounded one of the perps as they fled, according to sources.

Local fire department could face staffing shortage Retirements and smaller recruitment classes could trigger a firefighter shortage in Springfield.