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Junior Firefighter Raymond Slifer built 36 new gear lockers, which provides firefighters with much-needed designated space, as part of his Eagle Scout Project
A Commerce City firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out at South Adams County Fire Station No. 8
Raymond Johns was injured in November 2015 when he sat down on a toilet, heard and felt an explosion underneath him
“You will be judged, not by your great God-given skills, or intelligence, but by your attitude”
Mealtime is when firefighters and medics sit together as members of the families they become, families with their own rituals, rules and inside jokes
The fire department-adopted cat, known as the “Arson Cat,” was rescued by firefighters after they discovered he was stuck in a drain pipe
Consider your station’s unique needs to plan for appropriate PPE storage that prevents contamination
Five Tempur-pedic mattresses will each be given to fire departments in Panama City, Lynn Haven and Panama City Beach
Reasons to move the Santa Rosa station include the ability to build a bigger station, as well as positioning firefighters closer to high-density areas
With more women than ever joining departments, open dorms and a lack of bathrooms make for a difficult work environment
Measure your available storage space and determine how the storage will be used to get the best fit for your firehouse
GearGrid built-in firefighter lockers provide ample storage space and options for customization
From the classic Dalmatians to rescued pets who were given a new life, here are the animals that made their way into the hearts of firefighters
Javier McMillan, 19, will face five to 23 months in prison for intentionally starting the blaze inside the firehouse
Volunteer fire crews would have basic training but wouldn’t have specialized training, which could be provided through mutual aid
The city’s current fire station is over 185 years old and is unsuitable for modern firefighters and equipment
The fire union posted a photo of the Corvette after it was stripped of its wheels
New response methods, primarily two-man “fast response” squads and additional engine companies during peak hours, can help meet response time goals in many areas
The department said the fire won’t affect its operations
The busy fire station reopened after half a dozen shots were fired at the station last week
Four firefighters were in the station when bullets entered the firehouse through several windows, while other bullets struck the outside of the building
Fairfield firefighters were on a call when the 75-foot tree fell
Officials said selling the station would generate revenue that would help pay for the city’s public safety pension program
Firefighters said the bleeding woman was pulling into the station when she lost consciousness and rolled into a closed bay door
Officials say the burglar made off with wallets, cash, credit cards and other personal items
Firefighters from neighboring cities have stepped in to help respond to calls in the Ocoee area
A fire captain reported he had about $3,500 worth of items stolen from his vehicle
No one was injured and fire response will not be impeded
Items like facility improvement and maintenance can be a harder sell than fire trucks, but are obviously as important
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