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Pros: They save lives and serve the community.Cons: They risk their lives every day.

Fort Worth Firefighters Rescue 4 In Christmas Fire

Fort Worth firefighters have rescued a family of four from the balcony of their townhome after it caught fire on Christmas Day.

2012/12/26

Denton FD Rescues Dog From Burning Home

A family dog was rescued by firefighters after being trapped inside a burning home on Friday in east Denton.

2012/12/03

Burleson City Council Approves Budget

The $71 million budget includes increases to water and trash pick up rates for residents.

2012/09/17

Firefighters stand at a fire station on November 1, 2010. (credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Firefighters Find Body At House Fire

Firefighters are trying to learn what started a house fire where one person was found dead early Saturday morning.

2012/09/15

Large fire burning in north Fort Worth (CBS 11 NEWS)

North Fort Worth Field Fire Under Control

A large fire is burning in a field at I-35W and North Tarrant Parkway in north Fort Worth.

2012/08/14

The location of the Mercantile Lofts in Downtown Dallas, where firefighters responded to an overnight fire Sunday.

Firefighters Called To Downtown Building Fire

Firefighters responded to an overnight fire at a residential building in downtown Dallas Sunday.

2012/07/01

New Jersey firefighter (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

Fire The Teachers, The Cops And The Firefighters?

Remember when Republicans praised first responders? Remember when Republicans where Leaving No Child Behind? There was a time, not so long ago, when the people who kept us safe and the people who educated our […]

2012/06/12

Firemen work to stop a fire. (credit: Miguel Riopa/AFP/Getty Images)

Lightning The Believed Culprit In 4 Collin County Fires

Stormy weather may be to blame for several Collin County house fires. Investigators believe lightning caused two Frisco fires and three houses in McKinney were struck by lightning, within minutes of each other.

2012/05/30

Winds Fueled Fast Moving North Texas Brush Fire, Now Contained

Fire crews in Denton County are getting assistance from neighboring cities to help fight a huge brush fire, that so far has scorched more than 500 acres.

2012/05/23

Dallas Firefighters Want You To ‘Fill the Boot’ For MDA

Starting today expect to see members of Dallas Fire Rescue, standing at busy street corners, collecting money for Muscular Dystrophy. The annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign is underway and for the next three days firefighters will be fanned out across the city to accept donations.

2012/04/18

Donations Needed For Red Cross Hydration Supplies

The drought and extreme North Texas heat has caused a water crisis for the local American Red Cross. Now the agency is the one asking for assistance from the public to help replenish their water supply for firefighters and police.

2011/08/09

A 4-alarm fire at the Sequoia at Frankford Springs Apartments on Nov. 26, 2010. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

4-Alarm Dallas Apartment Fire Displaces Dozens

Dozens of North Texans will be looking for a place to stay after a 4-alarm fire at a Dallas apartment complex. Fire crews were called to the Sequoia at Frankford Springs Apartments around 10 a.m.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/26