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Facing more than $100 million in debt, Harvey will place employees, including firefighters, on unpaid leave and temporarily shutter at least one fire station
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
Fullerton’s mayor says consolidation has pushed prices to $1.2M, stretched delivery to four years, and forced older engines past NFPA lifespans
“You’ve had my back and I’ll have yours,” said Biden, the first sitting president to speak at the event
Chief James Banta asked Marion County FD members to be check in with each other following the deaths of Firefighter-Paramedics Tripp Wooten and Allen Singleton
The union has retained a trio of prominent “toxic tort law” firms to demand changes to PPE and to explore compensation for firefighters and their families
Jeffrey DiDomenico served with the department for nearly 18 years
The graduates will be taught to recognize symptoms of behavioral health issues and how to counsel someone in crisis
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
The state also announced that it will not score the September police promotional exam
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
“Now we know our own gear is part of that problem,” IAFF General President Edward Kelly said about PFAS
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
The groups offer guidance for how firefighters can limit their exposures
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
A law enforcement tool could be the framework we need to develop a fire service-focused model
Capt. Mike Smith, president of IAFF Local 21, left a golf course after attending a celebration of life and was pulled over on his way home
The Federal Firefighter Fairness Act would give benefits to firefighters who contract heart disease, some cancers and other illnesses due to their service
At CFSI’s annual symposium, the fire administrator touted enhanced collaboration and consistency of messaging from fire service groups
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
Harold Schaitberger’s financial conduct is again under review; IAFF intends to cooperate, saying “the organization’s status, if any, is that of a victim”
Tim Dupin remains on the Kansas City payroll due to the “unique and special opportunity” to spotlight the city, a spokesperson said
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
I can’t presume to know what’s in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me
The Georgia captain was selected to represent the fire service as a tribute to the dedication and commitment of firefighters during a tumultuous 2020
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor and columnist Capt. Ben Thompson earned recognition in the multi-media and news categories
South Fulton Fire Capt. Andrea Hall recited the Pledge of Allegiance in both English and American Sign Language
South Fulton Fire Capt. Andrea Hall, a 28-year fire veteran and the president of IAFF Local 3920, said she was “thrilled and humbled” to be selected for the ceremony
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, president and CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute, began her career as a firefighter-paramedic in Memphis
Members of IAFF Local 2041 filed a lawsuit against the City of Chickasha for allegedly failing to pay firefighters the lawful rate for overtime hours
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