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We want firefighters who are willing to take risks, even if that means the occasional fail
Firefighters pinpoint their top stressors and acknowledge the impact of stress on the quality of service provided
Firefighters feel generally positive about the job, but they report high stress, and many have considered leaving their organization
Chief Brian Crawford is embarking on a plan to diversity his staff as the city he serves grows more and more diverse by the day
The professional fire service is one where all you have to do is pick up a phone and make a call for highly trained people to show up with the right equipment
Aubrie Blanchette, 26, also served as a volunteer firefighter
“It’s going to increase the level of safety for the firefighters that are on duty. We’re hopeful to get a third fire engine company place back in service,” said Fire Chief Jay Delaney
“He just leaned up against the fire engine with his arms folded the entire time. I can’t get that image out of my head,” said Marie Mills, whose father died.
Chief Bob Khan is retiring Feb. 28 to spend more time with his father who is suffering from Alzheimer’s
Stephanie McKinney, 22, a senior biology and psychology major, has been a member of the department for three years
The federal grant of almost $900,000 will add four full-time firefighters and one fire captain for the next two years — helping the city bridge a gap in its volunteer force
“With the valuable federal support, we can put additional trained, front-line firefighters on the job to protect residents and businesses in our community,” Mayor Alvin Brown said
Andy Pera was fired last year after his ex-wife used his health insurance after the divorce