A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contract
The San Antonio City Council ratified a new three-year contract with the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association, marking the first time in 15 years the two sides have successfully collaborated on a deal.
San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raises
Roughly 76% of the union membership voted on the contract, which passed with 97% approval. Only 35 of the 1,363 members who cast a ballot voted against it.
North Side fire rips through home, damages another, SAFD says
An early morning fire on the North Side left one home totaled and a second home with an estimated $20,000 in damage, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Someone regularly stealing manhole covers in area where woman fell six feet down, neighbors say
Missing manhole covers are not exactly a new problem, according to neighbors in the Southwest side neighborhood where a woman fell Thursday afternoon.
Questions remain after fire at East Side motel; no injuries reported, SAFD says
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire late Wednesday night at a motel on the cityโs East Side.
First responders climb Tower of the Americas in remembrance of 9/11
In remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 2001, first responders will climb the stairs at the Tower of the Americas twice in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday morning.
Driver suffers critical injuries following North Side crash, SAPD says
San Antonio police said a driver suffered critical injuries after his truck crossed a median and collided with another vehicle on Friday afternoon.
3 people displaced after early-morning house fire on South Side, SAFD says
Three residents were displaced following a house fire on the cityโs South Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Video shows moment driver realizes woman trapped inside garbage truck
The rescue itself, which involved San Antonio firefighters scaling a ladder and descending into the back of a garbage truck to retrieve a trapped woman, was dramatic enough.
San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining session
Having negotiated since late March, bargaining teams for the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association shook hands on a new contract just before midnight Saturday.
Firefighters rescue woman from burning home on Northeast Side, SAFD says
A woman was hospitalized after she was rescued from a fire on the cityโs Northeast Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Early-morning fire damages North Side home; no reported injuries, SAFD says
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine how a fire started at a home on the cityโs North Side early Thursday morning.
Residents of South Side home safely escape early-morning house fire, SAFD says
The residents of a South Side home were able to safely escape a house fire early Wednesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire investigators working to determine cause of fire at NW Side apartment complex
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine who or what started a fire at an apartment complex on the cityโs Northwest Side overnight.
Firefighters battled large blaze at Spa Crafters warehouse on North Side
Authorities are investigating the cause of a large fire at a hob tub store on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
False alarm fees could go up for San Antonians with unregistered security systems
San Antonio is considering raising the false alarm fee for all unpermitted burglar and fire alarms to $250. The fees for permitted systems would not change.
East Side home damaged by late-night fire; cause still under investigation, SAFD says
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the cityโs East Side late Thursday night.
Electrical fire displaces 3 residents from home on far Southwest Side, SAFD says
Three residents were displaced from a home following an electrical fire on the cityโs far Southwest Side Wednesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Apartment fire displaces residents, leaves dozens without power, SAFD says
A dozen apartment units are ruined following a structure fire Tuesday on the Northeast Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire investigators working to determine cause of garage fire at home on far North Side, SAFD says
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a garage fire at a home on the cityโs far North Side early Friday morning.
Family grapples with new normal after home is completely destroyed by fire
Three people survived a house fire on Friday. The San Antonio Fire Department believes the fire started near the chimney and then claimed an entire family home on Burning Sunrise Drive.
City races the clock, fire union fights its past as contract negotiations inch forward
Firefighter wages and overtime pay appear to be some of the biggest sticking points as the city and fire union extended their negotiations again on Tuesday.
City and fire union make progress as contract negotiations resume, remain far apart on pay terms
But although the City of San Antonio and San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association appeared to make more progress in one session Monday than they had in the previous eight, theyโre still far apart in terms of pay.
Puppy killed, car destroyed in garage fire at home on South Side, SAFD says
A puppy was killed and a car was destroyed following a garage fire at a home on the cityโs South Side early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
3 pets killed, fourth unaccounted for after fire causes $150K in damage to West Side home, SAFD says
Three pets were killed and a fourth is unaccounted for following a garage fire at a home on the cityโs far West Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Motorized mobility chair sparked house fire that killed man, arson investigators say
A man who used a mobility chair to get around died as a result of a fire in his home. Arson investigators now believe that chair is what caused the fire.
Former fire union president arrested for trying to scare highest-ranking female firefighter out of applying for chief
The former president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is accused of trying to scare off the highest-ranking woman in the San Antonio Fire Department from applying for the fire chiefโs position, according to newly-released documents.
Buildingโs roof partially collapses after early-morning fire, SAFD says
A commercial building on the cityโs Northeast Side was nearly destroyed by a fire early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire investigators trying to figure out cause of fire at West Side convenience store, SAFD says
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire at a convenience store on the cityโs West Side early Thursday morning.
2 injured in crash between VIA bus, another vehicle near downtown, SAFD says
Two people are hospitalized after a VIA bus and another vehicle crashed near downtown, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
San Antonio mental health response program in middle of rapid expansion
After a heavily-lauded start, city leaders were quick to clamor for a rapid expansion of the SA CORE program. The three-member teams already provide citywide coverage, and around-the-clock coverage is a little more than a month away.
Neighbors help family escape house fire; no reported injuries, SAFD says
Some Northwest Side neighbors helped a family to safety after a fire broke out at a home on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Quick response from firefighters prevents further damage in North Side body shop fire
A body shop on the North Side caught on fire Thursday morning, and San Antonio firefighters say that luckily, the flames did not spread to any combustible material.
SAPD investigating after car rolls over below Highway 90, lands on railroad tracks on West Side
San Antonio police are investigating a rollover crash that happened below Highway 90 on the West Side.
Family of 3 unharmed following garage fire at home on Northeast Side, SAFD says
A family of three was able to safely escape a garage fire at a home on the cityโs Northeast Side early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire destroys detached garage that was converted into workshop at South Side home, SAFD says
A fire destroyed a detached garage that was converted into a workshop at a home on the cityโs South Side early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
โItโs suspiciousโ: SAFD investigating series of fires in Northwest Side neighborhood
Several suspicious fires broke out on the city's Northwest Side early Monday morning, including one at an apartment complex. Investigators are trying to determine if they're related.
House used by homeless people a โtotal lossโ after early-morning mattress fire, SAFD says
A small home that some homeless were staying in on the cityโs far South Side was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
San Antonio fire investigators trying to figure out cause of shed fire at home on Northeast Side
San Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the cityโs Northeast Side early Monday morning.
Lightning strikes cause overnight fires at apartment complex and home; 12 residents displaced
San Antonio firefighters say lightning strikes caused two fires overnight at an apartment complex and a home.
Fire investigators trying to determine shed fire on Northeast Side
A fully-engulfed shed fire came dangerously close to spreading to an apartment complex on the cityโs Northeast Side early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Downstairs neighbor discovers closet fire at Northeast Side apartment complex, SAFD says
A late-night fire at a Northeast Side apartment complex has caused more than $15,000 worth of damage to an upstairs apartment, the San Antonio Fire Department said.
Overnight fire causes roughly $75,000 in damage to Southwest Side home; no injuries reported
San Antonio fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the cityโs Southwest Side overnight.
Medical examiner investigating death of man found inside burning home
San Antonio firefighters found the man dead after putting out huge flames in his home. They were not able to say right away whether he died as a result of the fire or, perhaps, in another way.
Unoccupied 2-story home on East Side destroyed by late-night fire, SAFD says
An unoccupied two-story home on the cityโs East Side was destroyed by a fire late Wednesday night, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Early-morning fire causes roughly $85,000 in damage to South Side home after spreading to attic, SAFD says
An early-morning fire severely damaged a South Side home after it made its way to the attic early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Burglar bars impede firefighters battling flames at abandoned East Side home
Burglar bars on the windows made putting out a fire at an East Side home difficult early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Firefighters respond to fire in flue of grill vent at Burger King restaurant
San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire in the flue of a grill vent at a Northeast Side fast food restaurant late Sunday night.
โItโs a very dark dayโ: 4 dead in Southeast Side house fire, SAFD says
San Antonio firefighters discovered four people inside a home that was leveled after a two-alarm house fire on the Southeast Side.
SAPD patrol car, SAFD fire truck collide while responding to wreck on North Side, police say
A San Antonio police officer and some San Antonio firefighters were lucky to avoid serious injury following a vehicle crash that involved a fire truck and a patrol car early Friday morning.
Investigators looking into suspicious house fire on cityโs West Side
San Antonio firefighters experienced a case of dรฉjร vu on Thursday, as they were called to the same house where they were at just a week ago.
Woman recalls panic felt as daughterโs apartment building went up in flames
Sheila Meylor thought for a while that her daughter and granddaughter may have died in a fire. She later found out they were not home at the time.
Woman rescued from house fire runs away before being treated for smoke inhalation, SAFD says
San Antonio firefighters say a woman who was rescued from a house fire ran away before being treated for smoke inhalation early Wednesday morning.
1 person hospitalized, several residents displaced after 2-alarm fire at NE Side apartment complex
One person was hospitalized and several other residents are displaced following a 2-alarm fire at a Northeast Side apartment complex late Tuesday night, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
SAFD cuts ties with cadet accused of choking woman, forcing himself on her in back of vehicle
John Estrada, 24, faces charges of felony family violence-strangulation, attempted sexual assault and unlawful restraint, charging paperwork obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.
Gusty winds create extra challenge as firefighters battle destructive house fire
Two homes and three cars burned in a fire that was fanned by the strong winds. Firefighters are reminding people not to try to use outdoor fires under these weather conditions.