News for Fire And Rescue Service Firefighters: 12 acres of thicket devoured in Galilee fireIn Western Galilee blaze, firefighters use thermal drones, firefighting tractors, to extinguish flames in inaccessible areas. Firefighters: Don't light fires in open areasFire Commissioner issues ban on outdoor fires due to extreme weather conditions. Report: Apartment fire was caused by children playing with hot plateFire in Beitar Illit apartment was the result of children playing in their parents' room, apartment owner says. Fire in Jewish town: 'No doubt it was set by Arabs''Fire investigator said it was caused by arson, I have no doubt it was set by Arabs,' father of fallen soldier says. Arson suspected in two Judea firesFirefighters worked until the early hours of Saturday morning extinguishing a fire in Begin Park. Fire department launches new cutting-edge dispatch system, bringing it onto MDA's platformIsrael National Fire and Rescue Authority launches new dispatch system designed for it by Magen David Adom, the country’s EMS organization. Three children in southern Israel dead due to smoke inhalationThree young siblings suffer smoke, soot, inhalation due to bonfire - and die. 'It was too late to flee - the stairwell was full of smoke'Local residents describe their miraculous escape from massive blaze in Jerusalem neighborhood.Dozens rescued from massive blaze in Jerusalem neighborhood12 firefighting teams working to bring blaze under control, rescue trapped residents from their homes. 16 rescued from burning building in Armon Hanetziv, JerusalemFirefighters gain control of blaze preventing flames from spreading throughout building. Seven casualties evacuated to hospitals. Spate of massive arson attacks endangers residents and livestockDozens of residents and 6 fire crews work to extinguish huge fire near Kochav Hashachar in Binyamin that threatened residents' homes. Watch: Firefighters parade in honor of Independence DayIn Bat Yam, firefighters drive through streets wishing residents a happy Independence Day from themselves and Israel's security forces. How to survive if you're caught in a floodFire & Rescue Services issued instructions on how to how to exercise caution during flooding and stormy weather.Man seriously injured rescuing children from apartment fireAlexander Omelchenko didn't hesitate to enter a smoke-filled apt. and is now unconscious and on a respirator due to smoke inhalation. Firefighters rescue toddler who got head trapped between bars1-year-old pulled from stairwell bars after becoming trapped at his kindergarten in Jerusalem. Rafael and Elazar Ohana died in Netanya fireElazar Ohana, 5, and younger brother Rafael, 3, identified as victims of Friday fire in Netanya apartment building. Fire threatens Samaria town, forcing residents to evacuateFour fighter-fighting aircraft join effort to contain blaze next to Israeli town of Har Bracha in Samaria, forcing residents to evacuate. Israel bans fires in open areas throughout summerOrder from Fire and Rescue Services bans fires, bonfires, welding, in and around plants and populated areas.Over 1,000 fires extinguished throughout IsraelNational Fire and Rescue Services says firestorm crisis is over. Fires caused by electric cables, Lag B'Omer bonfires, and arson. Netanyahu: Thank you to my friend Sisi, the Egyptian presidentNetanyahu thanks Egypt, as well as Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus for sending firefighting aid to Israel. The PA also offers its help. Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homesNetanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year. Residents evacuated due to fires can return homeItaly, Croatia, Greece and Cyprus agree to send firefighting aircraft to help Israel take control of the raging fires. 'Israel may need international support fighting wave of fires'Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan holds assessment on firefighting situation during Lag B'Omer heatwave. Old batteries spark fire in Jerusalem apartmentIn a Purim miracle, a family's home goes up in flames as they spend the night at grandma's. Toaster causes fire in Jerusalem yeshiva13 injured after fire breaks out in Jerusalem yeshiva. Fire apparently caused by toaster oven used on mattress. 'To be prepared for arson, fires, and earthquakes'Israeli fire chief speaks about combating terror arson in the south and Judea and Samaria, preparations for major earthquake. A special day made this sick boy's dream come trueRehovot Fire Department, municipality, and United Hatzalah make sick child's dream come true. One week later: Firefighters resume normal work routineFire and Rescue Commission lifts state of emergency, firefighters to resume normal work as of Tuesday. Fire spokesman blames winds for spate of wildfiresFire and Rescue Service spokesman Yoram Levi said winds are the main source of fires, but did not rule out arson as a possible cause |
