Legal Issues
A USFS prescribed burn lit by forest officials in April spread onto private property, burning 16 pine trees, scorching others and damaging fencing
An “attaboy” photo of a burned home spotlights a lesson in fireground humility
Simple steps to evade controversy related to photos, fireground scenes and social media
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
Former Odessa Fire Rescue Chief John Alvarez responded to claims made by an attorney hired to re-investigate the 2022 incident
New Bedford crewmembers did not let the Nissan get in their way
Syracuse crewmembers used a pulley system, and EMS providers transported the patient to a hospital
Stephen Tyger Francis Roch reportedly told the firefighter he would need to “take him out” and said he had an AR-15
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son’s addiction
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