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West Benton Firefighter Luis Lopez, 42, volunteered for more than 12 years and was well-known in the community
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EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
The proposed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan contains several components that can be used for fire and EMS funding
Relationships matter: Keep yours meaningful, happy and healthy through pandemic, polarized politics and civil discord stress
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
Marking a full year since the pandemic declaration, we recognize all that firefighters have endured – and how we can persevere
Some highway travel officials suggested that emptier roads led to more opportunities to abuse speed
First responders and essential workers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket pandemic-related expenses
Kokomo Fire Department Capt. Martin Meyers, 50, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the virus
Topeka Fire Chief Craig Duke said Rena Blomberg and Jessica Jones showed heroism by rendering aid despite COVID-19 risks
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