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The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers’ compensation even if they don’t have a physical condition that led to PTSD
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Hoby Bonham was released from the hospital after the June 5 fireworks explosion that sent two firefighters to the hospital and left 10 other firefighters with minor injuries
A cause of death was not immediately released, but among resources the sheriff’s office referred people to was suicide prevention support
The Senate wants more time to study the issue and other provisions passed by the House as part of the workers’ compensation budget
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a fire breaking out at a recycling facility and while fighting the fire, two firefighters were sent to a local hospital
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said that firefighters confronted a “chaotic” situation when they arrived with victims outside in the front and back of the building as well inside while a heavy fire raged on the first floor
Port Jervis Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas McKeon was sleeping in front of the bay doors and was killed after being struck by an ambulance responding to a call
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday said that it was good that McConnell agreed to meet with 9/11 responders, but that the GOP leader needs to promise to make funding permanent
Rob Whitney, a fellow firefighter and experienced mountain runner, is helping prepare Schultz for Mount Marathon, the punishing and often perilous July 4 race
South Whatcom Fire Authority Firefighter James Jasperson ran a mile in full firefighting gear in 6:33.28 seconds to raise money for charity
Older bunker gear may expose firefighters to harmful chemicals
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Officials say poor lighting and the patient’s heavy clothing and struggle with police made it difficult to accurately estimate his weight
FDNY Firefighter Daniel Foley had searched for the body of his brother, FDNY Firefighter Thomas Foley, for 11 days after the terrorist attacks
Manchester Fire Chief Dan Goonan said the crash capped off a difficult week for the department as they’d recently mourned the loss of a rookie firefighter
Firefighters were on the scene within 19 seconds and paramedics were in the car to help injured driver Ryan Newman within 35 seconds
Under current law, volunteers may only be covered if they are injured during an emergency response and not during other on-duty activities
The three-vehicle crash at an intersection in New Hampshire sent nine people to the hospital
The alternative bill would fund workers’ compensation for first responders with PTSD through a different department
Firefighters said they had never seen so many bees in one location
The Hometown Heroes Assistance Program would give firefighters diagnosed with certain conditions a one-time payment of up to $30,000
Firefighters had difficulty accessing the camp in a wooded area after several small propane tanks exploded