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Robert A. “Bobby” Jones had an “unshakable sense of calm and amazing sense of humor,” said IAFF Local 5184 President Michael Karolenko
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Dr. Jim Augustine offers guidance for how fire service leaders can continue the lessons from the IAFC’s Emergency Stand Down on COVID-19
Flags were flown at half-staff in honor of Firefighter Timothy Kath and fundraisers have been established for his family
“Anytime you had a question, [Battalion Chief Chris Hoover] was right there,” said Samantha East, an Asheboro Fire Department spokesperson
More than 1,000 first responders in the Los Angeles region were ill or at home quarantining this week, city officials said
Fire service leaders are encouraged to conduct informational sessions related to COVID-19 vaccines at each station Jan. 9-15
EMS is using mandatory overtime to fill gaps and added over 100 EMTs from the department’s EMS Academy
Department leaders have created a crisis plan that allows for the closure of up to 7 engines and 3 specialty crews
Michael Lessar “wanted to do what’s best for the patients,” said Lenny Brown, assistant chief of EMS operations for Royersford FD and Friendship Ambulance
Matt Siddons “was a darn good friend to everyone, and he had a big heart,” said Cadott Area Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Sommerfeld
