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A lack of trust between firefighters isn’t just a concern on scene; it can also negatively affect day-to-day operations and disrupt harmony among members
There is no substitute for high-context communications and training that occurs between two people, engaging privately, face-to-face
If we use language that excludes others, that is a choice – and there is a message in that, whether it is intended or not
City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer Jr. hired Halloran to improve training and limit lawsuits and internal investigations resulting from firefighter misconduct or mistakes
Making a mistake on the first chance to impress a fire department will likely be the last chance
Planning ahead and following these suggestions will make your trip to the National Fire Academy a success
“Banshee” hopes to unite EMTs and paramedics and fight for fairer wages
12 of the 27 firefighters will be out of job by noon Monday
If the decision pans out, it may throw a wrench into negotiations with the fire union who has offered to take a pay cut to avoid layoffs
After a federal grant expired, the city had originally planned to eliminate the jobs
Following national trends, Roanoke County is trying to reverse the continual loss of volunteer firefighters
A federal grant to hire eight firefighters was rejected after Mayor Ted Gatsas vetoed the measure
It’s not easy finding your first job, so we asked you for some advice!