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Addressing the musical chairs of firefighters moving departments or just throwing in the towel on the fire service altogether
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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
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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
Reports indicate the city is experiencing a significant uptick of emergency calls amid the latest rise in new cases
Mayor John Cranley made the announcement after a request from Cincinnati FD Chief Michael A. Washington Sr.
DeWitt Area Firefighters Association: James Swindlehurst “provided excellent emergency services day in and day out and took pride in being the best he could be”
Police and firefighter unions had filed lawsuits against the city alleging unfair labor practices
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