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Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 released information from a survey of members from a year ago after reporting no change by the city administration
Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring incentivized more responses and included time spent on calls
North Haven Lieutenant Chris Shea created “Hero to Hero” to help veterans find careers in public safety
Carter and the Hamden Fire Department received gifts and equipment from Ready Rack and Seek Thermal
A Trinity Fire Department fire engine went off the road and down an embankment after a collision while responding to a call
The Roswell Fire Department is beginning a pilot program with a new shift schedule to counter the health risks of sleep deprivation
The Winslow Township Fire Department created one “super station” to deal with a decrease in firefighter staffing
Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue is buying a Pierce Volterra fire engine with a state environment grant
Officials for Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue have taken first steps in putting plan before voters
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall
The bill mandates that the U.S. establishes safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in devices like e-bikes to prevent fire risks
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Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said plans to split fire, EMS into separate organizations was done without his input
Union City Firefighter Michael Crosby underwent multiple surgeries after being accidentally shot in the back
The museum posted on its website that nearby construction crane activity led to concerns about building stability
Firefighters participated in full PPE for the 4.2-mile run in Tempe
San Jose firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending into exposures
Cincinnati Engine 24 was traveling at 55 miles per hour when it crossed the intersection and the driver lost control
Overland Park firefighters faced a worker buried up to his waist 15 feet below the ground
Municipal leaders support the bill but ask where will funding for mental health resources come from and what will be the impact on insurance funds
Members of the Menomonie fire and police departments were surprised by the gift
In “The Lost Bus,” Matthew McConaughey plays a bus driver who helps navigate a bus full of children through the 2018 wildfire
A bus carrying farm workers overturned after it collided with a truck in Marion County
Oakland house has a history of being occupied by squatters
Supporters of the ban believe it will push manufacturers to avoid using the cancer-causing chemicals
Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization
Benton County Fire District 1 stated the 525,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Finley is too unstable to enter
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
Federal prosecutors alleged that Cobb County’s firefighter hiring discriminated against African-American applicants
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
The message: Authorize full funding for the USFA plus the AFG and SAFER grant programs
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
Leaders must ensure that the necessary counseling and recovery resources are available for their responders
As we examine our October LODDs, one by painful one, we must pause to consider how to prevent similar circumstances at our own departments
PRODUCT NEWS
Innovative technology removes up to 98% of contaminants from turnout gear
June event in Ontario will honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of firefighters
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform