I have always chased larger fire and big emergency events.I just happened to be at a large barn fire burning out of control,and another photographer asked who I shoot for.When I told him I do it for fun,he suggested sending in the pics to the local paper.They pay per picture published.If it's a big event,and you have an exclusive shot,then you can sell it to all the papers for some good $$$.
Not exactly sure how this freelancing thing will work out,but if I get paid a few extra bucks for having fun,then great.It will help buy some better camera equipment,and more scanners too.