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Members who were previously terminated over the rule have the option to reapply for a position at the department
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The firefighters and EMS providers are also seeking damages they say they are owed from having to work desk jobs, which pay less, for 18 months
A Rialto captain, an FF-medic and an engineer are contesting disciplinary actions taken against them
The Madison Fire Department said it is adapting to a “changing economic and technological landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic”
Mark A. Blake was a Westport EMS supervisor and served with his son and his brother at the Weston Volunteer Fire Department
Stillwater firefighter Randy Blake retired at 44 and underwent a double lung transplant following a battle for his life
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
Capt. James “Jim” Ellis was a “‘firefighter’s firefighter,’ a devoted family man, and the consummate professional,” said Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones
Approximately 22% of members requested exemptions, the highest proportion among the city’s largest departments; 4% currently on leave
With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health
The “Food for Frontline Workers” program made it possible to deliver more than 150,000 meals to frontline workers, including FDNY EMS members
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