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The fire chief’s wife pleaded with city council to allow her husband to keep his position while living in another town
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Firefighters should be familiar with fireworks-focused standards and state regulations
Philip D. White, master fire service instructor, addressed planning effective first responder incident preparedness and recovery training sessions at the recent California Mobile Command Center Expo
Study reveals firefighters’ feelings about the trauma witnessed on the job and its impact on homelife and emotions
The Union Road Volunteer Fire Department alone has had at least 11 father and son/daughter pairings in its history
Robert F. MacCallum remains active with the fire company handling the finances, working events and fundraisers, and heads down to the firehouse anytime there’s a call
About 150 firefighters battled the blaze, which presented problems because of the “heavy fire,” the “hot night” and the proximity of the affected houses
“It would also be helpful if the administration would kind of weigh in and I haven’t really seen any specific indication from them on where they stand,” IAFF President Harold Schaitberger said
Louisiana first responders diagnosed with PTSD can now apply for workers’ comp benefits
An impromptu procession to honor Mahoney took place as firefighters and police officers escorted him from the hospital to the medical examiner’s office
Advocate and comedian slams lack of attendance at hearing on a bill that would ensure first responder benefits for 70 years
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A Santa Fe firetruck appeared in the background of a news conference supporting legislation related to worker’s compensation for PTSD
Officials say Firefighter Sarah Reasoner’s athleticism and passion make her the perfect role model to inspire female recruits
The network held its first training in Berks County last month with a focus on first responder suicides
Officials say gases generated by the fire exploded just after a crew entered the building
The university has received a $1.5 million grant to study the impact of chemicals in firefighting foam and gear on firefighter health
The roof of the vacant building collapsed as firefighters battled heavy flames
The firefighter was responding to a crash Wednesday morning when he was struck by a driver who then fled
The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers’ compensation even if they don’t have a physical condition that led to PTSD
Video shows the firefighter being hoisted from a lower level after the fall and later loaded into an ambulance