The Monroe County Commission and Fire Chief R.L. Colina recently welcomed 11 new firefighters to Monroe County Fire Rescue.

The lieutenant is now a key member of AFR's recruitment program, where he strives to increase diversity within the fire service. He does that through career fairs, school visits and hands-on training.

A teen was rescued after becoming trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in Placer County on Monday, according to California State Parks. A 15-year-old boy was in the area of China ...