Legal Issues
When elected or appointed officials make decisions without the proper context, they have the potential to endanger public safety
Every time you let something slide — a late arrival, a sloppy report, a shortcut on the drill ground — you widen the plate and your department’s liability
A federal court ruled Atlantic City violated the firefighter’s religious rights by enforcing a beard ban, despite his support role and lack of fit testing
Arnold No. 1 Fire Department Chief Brian Gouza did not dispute owing the money and agreed to pay court fees, too
The cadet is one of three female cadets who accused Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Joe Richard of inappropriate behavior
A lawsuit filed by high-ranking chiefs says Richard Blatus’ retirement highlights tactics used to get older chiefs to retire
No charges have been filed, despite police video footage that shows the firefighter putting Robinson-Laney’s wallet inside his coat
Chesterfield FD’s PIO Steve Frischling faced two counts of “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims”
The suit’s outcome could reshape how the agency battles wildfires throughout the western United States
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
Demoted Assistant Chief Joe Jardin was going to be the hearing officer
Chief Joshua Vance said Christopher Lee Linn showed up at scenes, then joined the Wharncliffe VFD on a provisional basis and was not to go on calls
In a twist on a spray-painting tradition, the 2021 academy graduates put their academy number on the inside of a Sacramento tank
Assistant Fire Chiefs Michael Gala, Joe Jardin and Michael Massucci want to be reinstated to their prior ranks and to receive damages
Inmates said they were “mocked and ignored” when they told their supervisors of what would later be determined as second-degree burns and blisters
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
Company officers can stop a smoldering fire from turning inferno; they just need the right set of skills
“You, chief, were expected to set the standard, and you let this department and our community down,” said Cohanzie Director of Fire Services Michael Howley
New Haven Lt. Samod Rankins alleges discrimination based on race and disability
“We’re sick of waiting, sick of being hazed, sick of being harassed and sick of dealing with this,” said Vulcan Society President Regina Wilson
Recently demoted Chief Michael Gala told Arnaldo Rodriguez not to return to the academy
Norman’s city manager said a former employee’s fraud accusations were without merit
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
A Colorado Springs crewmember reportedly drove over and killed a woman with a brush truck while responding to a fire
“The City agrees it will not enforce the existing December 20, 2021, Vax Mandate Policy against Local 718 members,” the agreement with the firefighters reads
Assistant Chief Kevin Brennan and Deputy Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Downey, who leads the FDNY Fire Academy, made requests this week
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
Union officials allege the city did not conduct a disciplinary investigation before it sought to have Dominic Biscari terminated following the fatal incident
Jabez Bobo was also charged with first-degree arson for the blaze at the mobile home park where Flint Firefighter Ricky Hill Jr. collapsed at the scene
IAFF Local 42 leaders said that other Kansas City FD employees had similar physical altercations with patients or residents and were not disciplined or terminated
The bill supports tougher penalties for swatting calls that lead to an evacuation, lockdown or emergency response
The Apopka fire union wants Chief Sean Wylam replaced for lack of accountability and failing to make safety improvements in the wake of Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
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