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A trailblazing memoir from Clare Frank, California’s first (and only) female chief of fire protection
Engineer Manny Sharp of the Medford Fire Department was recognized for his life-saving actions while off duty
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
Steps to dealing with fear involves learning to understand, face and minimize negative reactions
The firefighters say they were wrongly demoted to captain when they should have been reassigned as battalion chiefs
Divisions in the community over the PSO program and the elimination of firefighter jobs have “broken my heart,” council member Frank Darrah said
Four keys to changing our broken approach to attracting new members
The Iowa city’s eight remaining firefighters who aren’t cross-trained as public safety officers have been placed on administrative leave
The resignation of the firefighters has not been accepted and they are set to meet with town officials on Monday
Understanding the difference between hazing, bullying and training in the academy setting
The assistant chief was demoted to captain after the firefighters’ union complained about an alleged lack of response to a firefighter’s “mayday” call
The Sanchez brothers, 26, will be working at different stations in separate areas of Manhattan
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints