Legal Issues
“They are stealing from our ability to help people,” SFD Assistant Chief Chris Lombard said
He stole raffle items from weekly fundraisers and cash from the fire department’s vending machines
The fire department has come under fire recently for poor morale as firefighters quit
The suit says the city violated Cochran’s constitutional rights by firing him because of his beliefs concerning same-sex marriage
The court initially ruled that the city had illegally passed them over for promotions because of their race
Two fire captains violated city and department policies when they punched and cursed at a patient during a medical call
This is a reminder to always keep your head on a swivel, secure the station and be vigilant in theft protection
It took firefighters 10 minutes to arrive at the fire, while another crew was closer but were not sent
The 25-year-old former volunteer firefighter is charged with one count of arson
U.S. Attorney says this indictment is one of an ongoing investigation across multiple law enforcement agencies.
Someone broke the car window outside his house and stole his $5,000 bagpipes
The lawsuit says other firefighters would spy on her in the shower, hid sex toys in her bunk, stole her underwear and made sexual jokes
The “Merit Matters” shirt he was wearing opposes alteration of the department’s admissions test to accommodate minority recruits
Two jackets and two hats were stolen; the chief warned the public not to open the door for anyone suspicious wearing them
The battle started after the court sided with the municipality in a two-year battle over control of volunteer fire assets and personnel
Mayor Tom Coyne said “politics can go to hell” after voters supported the firefighting ordinance
Firefighting gear, a dispatch radio and laptop holding lesson plans and other documents related to the department are missing
The city needs $27 million to keep the department operating, which is $18 million more than the city can currently afford
The ordinance will reopen a fire station and also calls for five firefighters per shift at another firehouse
Fire Chief Frank Ross: “I don’t know where that is coming from. I thought we were friends.”
FDNY regulations and state law prohibit the disclosure of personal information, including drug test results
The man sued the city after firefighters punched out four of his teeth and police officers denied him medical care
Investigators took interest after the married couple had three fires in five years
Officials said there was no apparent reason the woman killed couldn’t have left the burning building when a dispatcher ordered an evacuation
They are alleging that the firefighters were negligent in fighting the blaze
He was sentenced to five years non-adjudicated probation and was also ordered to pay restitution
The bill restored some retirement benefits for veterans, but will give reduced benefits for new and younger firefighters
If approved, the city would shut down its current firehouse that’s under investigation after a treasurer stole money
After serving his prison term, he’ll have six months of house arrest and will have to repay the money he stole
The victim told police that he examined her breast and was “acting creepy” because of the sexual comments made during the exam
The city’s policy gives promotional candidates from within the department bonus points for living in the city or being military veterans