VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — For 26 years, the Virginia Beach Fire Department has been training first responders from across the nation on skills and techniques in structural collapse operations.

A parking garage collapse in South Philadelphia this week is a stark example of how quickly a structural failure can escalate, from a localized incident to a serious safety event with legal ...

"This was a highly complex and dangerous incident that demanded patience, precision, and constant coordination," Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson said. Apr. 13 -- The bodies of two ...

The partial building collapse at the Mitchel Housing complex has raised questions about the building's aging structure and what’s next for Bronx residents. "They were lucky that the shaft was not in ...

A partial structural collapse at a Hallandale Beach building prompted a response from Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue on Thursday morning, though no injuries were reported.

Here are the biggest stories you might have missed in the week of May 10-May 16.1. VIDEO: Toddler walks away from rollover crash; mom arrestedA toddler miraculo 10-year-old Giavanni spreads love to ...

Presenting the preliminary findings on the Redcliffe, Verulam building collapse from last Friday, the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) highlighted the problems in the eThekwini Municipality ...