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The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
The priorities we address or fail to address in those first few moments guide the direction of the scene for the duration of the call
Cooperative exchange had sought to give city firefighters experience as medics, county medics would learn how to assist at fires
The firefighters thought they could learn a lot from their Detroit counterparts
Understanding the right way to use ladders is key to the safety of truck crews and others fighting the fire
Teamwork, communication, experience and constant training make nozzle firefighters most effective
Fire chief: ‘We want to help protect what’s precious to them’
The Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and Motor Vehicle Administration have created a video encouraging drivers to not text and drive
The task force will be trained to identify homes with potential hoarding-related hazards
The state has one of the highest rates of fire deaths
Structures are weaker and fuel loads burn hotter, which requires a transitional fire attack
After 2 years of testimony, he was sentenced to repay nearly half a million dollars and serve 5 years
Investigators say if a staffed hoseline had been present, level of risk would have been significantly lowered
The annual open house is an excellent way to bond with your community, so long as catastrophe doesn’t strike. Plan your event with safety at the forefront
Elgin Fire Dept. will send firefighters to classes that will teach them to determine causes of fires
Humboldt Bay falls within fire department’s area of responsibility rather than Coast Guard’s
Officers need to leave the nozzle to firefighters and concentrate on the entire scene
The classes are the first of its kind in the state and will be a firefighting fast-track