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When the crew starts to get a little crazy, it’s the company officer’s job to shut it down and redirect that energy
A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders across the occupational life span and into retirement
Unpacking the survey data and identifying solutions to address the perfect storm of stress
It has become easier for women to perform the job of firefighting, yet remains difficult to land one
15 of the firefighter hires will be those previously laid off
The additional firefighters will allow the city’s new station to be fully staffed
Southern Humboldt residents plan to approve a special tax to start the new districts
The additional firefighters will allow the city to put its ambulance back in service
A federal grant has expired and impending budget cuts could cause layoffs
The $425,000 SAFER grant is the third for Fitchburg in three years
In an effort to bridge a $900,000 budget gap, mayor would lay off 24 EMTs and have firefighters pick up slack
The $855,000 grant will allow the fire department to restaff three positions for two years
FEMA grant will allow Hoffman Estates to bring on new recruits as some retire