Legal Issues
The former Reese Volunteer Fire Company firefighter faces several charges for setting fire to brush, grass and woodland
Four pieces of construction equipment were burned at a site near the planned training center
A lawsuit by the family of William Jefferys claims Middletown paramedics failed to perform life-saving measures
The suit claims he was promised rehiring if he resigned; charges that he stole a USB drive with racy photos were dropped
Angelo Reyes was sentenced for second-degree arson stemming from fires set in his neighborhood in 2008 and 2009
Two chainsaws, a water pump, a 4WD recovery kit and the keys to a fire department vehicle were stolen
Anthony Bronk was charged with five counts of theft by swindle for allegedly stealing $188,000 from the organization over four years
A Massport spokesman claimed the discussion and vote on the costly new jobs were held in private because they involved a labor matter
Justin Clark, 22, will serve six months in jail and also three years of supervised probation after completion of his jail term
Firefighters discovered that vents and sprinklers in the apartment had been covered and the front doorknob had been removed
The firefighters’ union questioned the chief’s authority to reduce certain fines and the mayor’s participation in affairs involving a campaign contributor
New-found money will keep the 32 firefighter jobs safe until June 30.
The bill would establish a fund that would cover the cost of treatment and lost wages when firefighters are diagnosed with certain cancers
The suspensions involved violations of state or department policies mostly by academy instructors
They said the men appeared as public servants who were relatively anonymous and called it a legitimate work assignment
His actions were captured by surveillance and news media video; he confessed during interrogation
The man who confessed to starting the fire faces several arson and attempted murder charges
The 24-year-old volunteer has been booted off the department and may face theft charges
He’ll serve a minimum of 38 years, making him 85 when he’s eligible for parole
He was found guilt of multiple sex crimes involving children, including making videos of his actions
The emails appeared to be chain emails and not generated by the battalion chief or the other suspended official
Firefighters told council members it wasn’t a good idea to shut a station down and that they would be putting people’s lives in jeopardy
An internal investigation revealed that the firefighter was not in agreement with the burning of the American flag
Sources say the investigation has to do with his role on the sheriff’s department, not the fire department
Investigation showed he double-billed the city to spike his pension and earn a little extra money through overtime
Teen claims he was hit by the propeller of the boat when firefighters rescued him after his kayak flipped
The town said they have evidence to prove that he didn’t meet the service eligibility requirements for a pension or post-retirement medical coverage
Union officials have claimed firefighters who double hat put full-time colleagues at risk if not well rested
He also allegedly charged gas to the department’s account and pilfered tools from various county residents
Chief Russell Brooks said they started putting the sign up after the 9/11 terrorist attacks
They haven’t been compensated under a propay system that established a lower pay grade but included a financial incentive for obtaining a paramedic certification
The judge said the provision doesn’t allow the city to prevent the union from seeking binding arbitration over a minimum manning cut
They funded casino trips, cruises, other travels including a trip to the Cayman Islands and purchases of personal items at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Best Buy and Home Depot
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