Legal Issues
The Coast Guard determined the FDNY was at fault, finding excessive speed and inadequate lookout
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Lt. Nelson Seto called 911 reporting breathing trouble, but EMTs left when he didn’t answer the door; hours later, he was found dead
Learn the lesson when the action is just a mistake, not a tragedy
When Collin West was asked why he set the fires, he told investigators that his grandmother disliked the properties and wanted them burned
The “bleeding control stations” would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
The Vine Grove volunteer firefighter met the teen when she was part of the department’s junior firefighter program
The medical examiner’s office ruled Jesse Reed’s death a “suspected homicide” with “blunt force injuries” listed as a contributing cause of his death
Sarah Tierney, wife of Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno blames negligence, cites conscious pain and suffering and wrongful death
An audit showed that North Amityville Fire Department’s disbursements included diamond rings, Christmas gifts, pro sports tickets and trips to Jamaica and Alaska
The union filed an unfair labor practices charge, claiming that West Chester “unilaterally changed the terms and conditions of employment”
Victor Rosario spent 32 years in prison in connection with a 1982 fire that killed three adults and five children in Lowell
Lorain had put former Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Homolya on administrative leave since the incident
Larry Whithorn said West Covina fired him in 2019 due to age bias and retaliation for reporting a hostile work environment caused by harassment
Maureen Hvegholm’s lawsuit claims Sparks Firefighter Timothy Egan used excessive force, causing a brain injury
Lt. Samod Rankins said he is “happy to be back,” but also is continuing his suit against New Haven
The attorney for embattled Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan calls the request part of a political hit job
Brittney C. Ramos says her husband, Lt. Garrett Ramos, died as a result of the Sterling chief and deputy fire chief not following proper procedures
Michael Washington claims he was not given prior notice of his firing or an opportunity to respond to any complaints
“It is a relief to finally have justice,” said Oren Barzilay, president of FDNY EMS Local 2507
San Jose Chief Robert Sapien said Engine 4’s fire truck went to the Pink Poodle to drop off a male passenger, then encountered the dancer seen in the 2022 video
Melbourne Firefighter Aaron Starkey also alleged that after he brought the image to the union’s attention, he was confronted by the accused chief
Yassin A. Abdikadir pleaded guilty to taking Buffalo Fire Department Engine 1 while firefighters were responding to an EMS call
The law specifies the “emergency incident area” may include an area 25 feet in all directions from the perimeter of an emergency incident area
Apparatus crashes mean a host of legal and personnel issues, not to mention the potential for tragedy
Timothy W. Gorman ruled that Ogdensburg violated the collective bargaining deal when it forced the FD to have than five members on a shift over two years
The investigation found that while Ryan Pierce served as Stanwood fire chief, $4,403.84 was disbursed improperly
Daniel Keener said he used his role as Bethany Pike VFD treasurer to divert funds, which he spent on concert tickets, credit card payments and jewelry
“This has nothing to do with the monetary value of the lawsuit, but everything to do with accountability,” Nichols’ mother said
A three-story building collapsed, killing Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year-fire department veteran
The New Britain Fire Department fired Michael Yagmin last year after an inquiry found drug dealing and on-duty drug use among nine firefighters
The 89-year-old Kirtland man has been arrested and is expected to be charged with arson
John Sher pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud; he served with the Margate Fire Department
“I am not willing to give our health for him,” Sacramento Firefighter Timothy John Keyes wrote on Facebook, according to a disciplinary letter
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