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Topeka Fire Chief Craig Duke said Rena Blomberg and Jessica Jones showed heroism by rendering aid despite COVID-19 risks
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Philadelphia Firefighter and Fire Boat Pilot John W. Evans III, 63, a 37-year veteran of the department, was laid to rest on Tuesday
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
Jonathan and Matthew Burgess juggle the demands of their firefighter and LE careers with their built-from-the-ground-up food business
A recently-introduced bill aims to allow fire companies to continue online raffles, after some companies were informed their raffles went against state rules
The 2021 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium is scheduled for April 27-29 with seminars to be conducted online
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
Remote desktop units have enabled an ECC to maintain operations during large-scale emergencies even when employees are unable to report to the 911 center
Zoneton Fire District Maj. Garry Key had served as acting chief since the death of Chief Rob Orkies, also from COVID-19 complications
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