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Officials said the Stafford firefighter was drifting in and out of consciousness as a rescue team aided her
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King was selected for his work on the front lines of many legislative efforts in support of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel
Despite the fire service’s key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
Officials said the fire spread from a porch through the house, causing the first-floor ceiling to collapse
Scales Mount Fire Protection District Capt. Leo W. Werner, 67, was a 46-year veteran of the department and a U.S. Army veteran
The three dogs have completed more than 120 hours of training and are each paired with a chaplain to help aid first responders wellness
D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser announced that vaccinations are expected to begin in the capital on Wednesday
A mayday call was canceled after a firefighter managed to bail out of a window
Central City Fire Department Lt. Cody Allen and Firefighter Shelby Allen were found dead at their residence on Friday morning
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
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An early-morning, 2-alarm blaze displaced two residents and injured one firefighter
We train to respond to active shooter incidents but never expect it to be one of our own, in our own firehouse
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital will serve as the Tuscon Dragway’s “base hospital” and will provide medical direction to EMS until advanced services arrive
About 60 firefighters and 12 units responded to the “all-hands” blaze
Researchers found sleep-deprived study participants could complete simple tasks while running on caffeine, but were impaired with more complex tasks
Officials said the impact of the collision caused the engine to smash through the side of a four-story structure
Strategies for first responders to manage stress during busy shifts
The fast-moving blaze burned through five three-story homes, displacing 48 people