Emergency services

Australian bushfires raze homes in two states; firefighter dies

Firefighters mopping up after a bushfire engulfed homes in the Koolewong area in New South Wales, Australia, on Dec 6.

Russia says Ukrainian attack caused fire at Azov Sea port of Temryuk

Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says

Rescuers evacuate a person from the site of a midday Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine December 1, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk region/Handout via REUTERS

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From nurse to frontline paramedic: How her inspiring journey is now possible with the Work-Study Diploma

With SCDF's Work-Study Diploma in Paramedicine, you can experience a career on the frontline and impact lives like Sergeant (SGT) Stephanie Goh.

Hong Kong fire: Where did it start, how did it spread so rapidly?

Recap: Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 75; many still missing

Firefighters hose down a smouldering residential building at the Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Hong Kong's worst residential fire in more than half a century has killed at least 44 people and left hundreds missing, throwing fresh scrutiny on the city's housing standards as Chinese President Xi Jinpingurges all-out efforts to reduce casualties. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg

Woman killed, man injured in bull shark attack off Australia’s east coast

Visitors walk along the shoreline as northern Sydney beaches remain closed following a suspected shark attack at Long Reef Beach on Sept 6.

Hong Kong fire: Death toll rises to at least 44 with hundreds still missing; police arrest 3

A drone view shows flames and thick smoke rising from the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong on Nov 27.

Russian drones trigger fires in Kyiv dwellings, killing one, officials say

Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Fatal 2017 fire prompted Singapore ‘to learn from tragedy and to lead with purpose’: Expert

NFPA president and chief executive Jim Pauley speaking at the inaugural Singapore-International Disaster and Emergency Management Expo 2025 on Nov 19.

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