Recent Fire News

• NY increases benefits for families of fallen firefighters, police officers

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  The legislation increases the cost of living benefits by 3% for spouses of fallen firefighters and police officers

• Fire captain, retired Army lieutenant detain armed robbery suspect

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  The armed man had robbed three nearby businesses before attempting another robbery at a bar

• Family of teen hit by Pa. fire dept. ambulance files lawsuit

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  Kenyatta Mwambu, 17, was hit by a Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company No. 4 ambulance in May while crossing a street

• Photos of Calif. council candidate in firefighting gear prompts investigation

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  In a campaign ad, Jackson Hinkle posted photos of him wearing Orange County Fire Authority gear and posing in front of a fire truck

• 9-year-old arraigned on murder, arson charges in 5 fire deaths

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  The fire killed a 1-year-old, two 2-year-olds, a 34-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman at a mobile home park

• 3 children killed in St. Louis apartment fire

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  Police are seeking involuntary manslaughter, endangering and resisting arrest charges against the 23-year-old mother

• Geriatric slips, trips and falls: 3 assessment considerations

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  On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls, and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients

• Union head places blame on mayor following attack on FDNY EMT

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  "Mayor de Blasio, you need to do more to protect the men and women who protect and serve this city," EMS Union Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay said

• Woman killed after being hit by Nev. fire truck

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  The ladder truck struck a pedestrian, who was later identified as 63-year-old Charlene McMaster, at an intersection

• Deliberate blackouts possible again as fire danger looms in Calif.

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  A huge portion of California is under high fire risk due to unpredictable gusts and soaring temperatures

• Police: Man stole Ohio ambulance to escape kidnapping, torture

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  The victim told officers he used the vehicle to escape the home, where he said he was tortured and kept in a dog cage

• Fla. firefighter-paramedic's death being investigated as homicide

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  Amid the open case, the Broward Sheriff's Office hasn't released additional details about the killing

• Pa. lawmakers push bills to address fire, EMS shortage

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  A package of 23 bills are aimed at addressing the well-being of responders and providing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer and career responders

• Woman accused of stealing Ky. fire truck during active fire

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  A volunteer firefighter tried to stop Jessica Clines, but she struck him in the shoulder with the mirror of the truck

• The impact of leadership on PTSD

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  Poorly trained or fearful leaders can nurture a culture of panic and dysfunction

• Volunteer fire departments need recruits – here’s how to reach them

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  The Make Me a Firefighter campaign helps departments connect volunteers with opportunities

• AFG 2019: Communications Project Application Guide (eBook)

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  Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project

• LODD: NY firefighter dies during training exercise

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  Firefighter Robert Bush was feeling ill during training, and fellow firefighters offered him medical help immediately

• 3 Mont. firefighters, officer recovering after being struck by vehicle

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  Officials said the responders were struck by a vehicle at the scene of a reported domestic disturbance

• Firefighter hurt while battling Pa. row home blaze

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  The firefighter suffered a shoulder injury while fighting the fire, which displaced 22 residents

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