ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Fire Rescue has appointed a new leader who officially assumed command on Friday, following the retirement of Chief James Fitzgerald after 47 years of ...

Bill McQuaid, who had been with the Fountain Valley Fire Department since 1996 and took over as fire chief in 2023, died ...

Bill McQuaid, who was named chief in January 2023, died unexpectedly while he was off duty, according to the department.

A couple hundred people came out to watch as a formal procession passed by Fountain Valley City Hall to honor Bill McQuaid on ...

A mock “tabletop” scenario involving multiple Orange County fire and law enforcement agencies gave emergency responders an advantage in fighting the Rancho fire that broke out in Laguna Beach ...

Orange County Fire Rescue operates with a $450 million budget and employs over 1,600 firefighters. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and emergency response capabilities ...