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Now structured to be identified as a formal sport, the Challenge will follow a Division model to align athletes competing at a similar level
Viewers could be confused, resulting in harm to an infant, a spokesperson said
Recent discussions around “Fire Country” bring to light a bigger issue with firefighter behavior, on screen and off
The former “Tonight Show” host may make a full recovery after sustaining second- and third-degree burns to his face, hand and chest
In “Boyd Street,” those who were on scene recount the incident and the following months of recovery and departmental self-assessment
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The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
The former “Tonight Show” host is being treated at the Grossman Burn Center following the incident that injured the left side of his face
Chief Joe Tyler called the TV series “a misrepresentation of the professional all-hazards fire department and resource protection agency that CAL FIRE is”
The now-carved Halloween showpiece is on display at Erie’s Firehouse 13
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Members of Milledgeville Fire Rescue recorded and filmed “Don’t Wait (Pre Plan Your Escape)”
About 125 crewmembers responded to the “complicated” wind-fueled blaze, and two suffered minor injuries
The rapper credited his fire service career for keeping him out of the drug scene and teaching him discipline
The Los Angeles County board of supervisors approved the additional funds to cover Christopher Chester’s attorney fees and to resolve his outstanding claims
Heavy fire and smoke caused confusion about who was injured, said LAFD Deputy Chief Richard Fields, who described the extrication and transport timing
County attorneys will draw up new regulations, policies and additional training courses for first responders
Jurors determined that deputies and firefighters at the crash scene invaded Vanessa Bryant’s privacy and provoked emotional distress
Liberty Fire Department firefighters were delayed by a gate, overgrowth and concrete barriers
Vanessa Bryant’s attorneys say a sheriff’s deputy led Brian Jordan around to take site photos; the former captain and his lawyer cited stress and trauma
The one-hour tribute includes interviews with Randy Mantooth, Kevin Tighe and others, and COZI TV will air a marathon of episodes beforehand
L.A. County lawyers argued first responders working the scene needed the photos, and officials took swift action after learning some photos had been shared
Nearly 60 LAFD firefighters responded to the scene; EMS treated the actress who was in critical condition
A life of fetching coffee and listening to the nozzleman complain
From appearance fees to mobile car washes, there are ways (albeit some ridiculous) to earn a bit of cash for the station coffer
If a fire service career doesn’t pan out, some of these responders may have a career waiting in Hollywood
Both suits allege that the L.A. County sheriff’s and fire departments violated the plaintiffs’ 14th Amendment rights when employees shared photos of the scene
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