Legal Issues
Richmond Firefighter Jonathan Clarke alleges companies like 3M, Chemours and Honeywell knew turnout gear contained cancer-linked “forever chemicals” but hid the danger
Nine members from Engine 38/Ladder 51 and eight from Engine 43/Ladder 59 were reassigned as the department investigates
Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field
A Chicago battalion chief and lieutenant were locked inside a house by a knife-wielding man during a fire
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Court rules that under state law, the city of Wickliffe should have held a competitive exam to fill the position
The motion wants mentions of an alleged affair and comments about retirements, terminations of individuals not in the suit dropped from the case
The St. Petersburg city council took the first steps towards an independent review of allegations about Fire Chief Jim Large
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said interviews produced no direct evidence of violations by Fire Chef James Large
Three Black Kansas City firefighters say they have experienced a hostile work environment and retaliation for speaking to investigators
Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Joel Medina’s lawsuit claims retaliation after reporting misconduct by public employees, officials
Baltimore Firefighter John McMaster talks about being in the Stricker Street collapse that killed three firefighters
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said the information from firefighters involved seemed “very rehearsed”
The Firefighters Memorial on Staten Island was struck by suspects in a stolen vehicle
Prosecutors say Khalid Sheikh Mohammed may not face the death penalty
A severance agreement bars Portland Division Chief Tim Matthews from filing a lawsuit he had considered earlier
“Y’all deserve justice,” Leander Bissell said to Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tetrick’s daughters
Mobile Firefighter Kay’Ana Adams accuses the city of creating a hostile work environment within the department
St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large is accused of fostering a hostile workplace toward women and minorities
D.C. firefighters were seen in a video of a fight after a man punched one of the firefighters in the face
Whether to respond (or care) based upon who needs our help CANNOT be part of the equation
The investigative report finds Topsfield EMTs “grossly failed to take care of this patient appropriately”
San Jose firefighters who stopped at the Pink Noodle said they could not recall going to a bikini bar afterwards
Termination of Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Joel Medina follows two earlier no-confidence votes from the union
An attorney for St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large said the allegations are politically motivated
Should past troubles disqualify fire service leaders from holding the top spot, and are some troubles too serious to uphold the public’s trust?
Public documents from the investigation of Ottumwa firefighters and a captain show policy violations, leadership failures
Kansas City firefighter Anthony Santi was fatally shot with a handgun purchased and modified by a convicted felon
Knox County deputies said Sidney David Whitsell set the fire when he learned there wasn’t a hamburger for him
Seven Cobb County firefighters, including the instructor, discussed answers during testing on apparatus instructor certification
A new employee survey accuses St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large of making sexist, racist and homophobic remarks
Assistant Chief Michael Massucci allegedly harassed and intimidated Lieutenant Timothy Walton for several years
Kansas City First Deputy Fire Chief Jack Andrade has been a focus in recent years of leadership failures presented by the firefighters’ union
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