Fire Stations and Firehouses
Byron Township’s second fire station, staffed with six new full-time firefighters, is already cutting response times and easing call volume
Federal funding will help replace Orwigsburg’s outdated, space-limited facility with a safer, expanded design to boost response capabilities, support volunteers and serve as a community emergency shelter
A new four-bill package would require the FDNY to replace turnout gear, add regular health screenings for firefighters and retirees, and test firehouse drinking water
The holiday tradition last seen 70 years ago has made a comeback this year, with firehouses competing to win money for charity
Fireworks exploded at one of the buildings during the fire, sending broken glass onto the street
The nearly 15,000-square-foot Fireboat Station 35 will house three fireboats and rescue watercraft
According to an investigative report, a police officer witnessed the firefighter performing the sex act on a man inside the station’s training room
Officials at the volunteer fire department said the thief’s getaway caused “major damage to the station”
Officials said the firefighter attempting to secure his personal firearm in his locker at the station when he accidentally shot himself in the leg
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
Voters will decide whether to approve a levy that would raise $7.3 million per year for the Kirkland Fire Department
East Chicago Fire Chief Anthony Serna said the beds were removed to reduce the spread of COVID-19; the union has previously criticized the department’s handling of a recent outbreak
The box’s sensor sets off an alarm in the station prompting personnel to immediately evaluate and render care to the infant
Ellinwood Fire Chief Chris Komarek said the truck was traveling at high speed when it crashed into the station, sparking a fire
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individuals who drove off in the firefighter’s personal vehicle
Damian Ray Hester, 18, is accused of consuming methamphetamine and marijuana before driving the vehicle through the wall of the station
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The Scotland Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was said to be in critical condition after the unspecified accident while performing duties
Carrollton Fire Rescue Capt. Frazier Holbert died four days after suffering a stroke following an emergency call
Authorities said bullets shattered a window and hit an overhead door at the firehouse
Several firefighters chased the man while others checked on the 60-year-old woman
The Decatur Fire Department said police have arrested the suspect
Bullets have hit the station twice over the last few months
Houston’s firefighters’ union said in a statement that the incident is a sign of neglect by city officials
Residents argued firefighters had no problem responding to calls in the seven years the siren was previously turned off for repairs
Firefighters came upon a stabbing victim and were treating him when the suspect reportedly attempted to enter the station
One resident voiced concerns that the 95- and 109-decibel sirens in town could have a negative health impact
All 27 firefighters of the Lemay Fire Protection District, including the fire chief and deputy chiefs, are quarantined pending further test results
A 92-year-old man was injured after his vehicle crashed into the Manhattan Fire Department’s apparatus bay
Firefighters say the fire at Zion National Park’s Emergency Operations Center caused limited damage thanks to the building’s fire suppression system
Three American flags, a firefighter memorial flag and a POW/MIA flag were stolen in a string of thefts affecting two fire departments and a high school
Officials said two firefighters’ personal vehicles were burglarized over the past week and one firefighter’s car was stolen from a station parking lot
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