Legal Issues
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CAL FIRE plans new training and protocol updates as lawsuits from the 2023 helicopter collision moves forward
Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death
The man was charged with criminal mischief and obstructing firefighting operations
Laura Cooper, 35, is also accused of throwing a kitchen plate during the incident
One of the vehicle’s tires was damaged during the incident
The confrontation led to a criminal charge against Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly
A federal jury ruled that the firing of Kansas City Firefighter Jyan Harris, who is Black, was in retaliation for reporting harassment
Officials said the man pointed the gun at the firefighters who had just given him Narcan
John Macintosh, 29, is charged with assault and battery on ambulance personnel
First responders found the man hanging upside down from the ceiling
A federal court will rule whether a Black Kansas City firefighter was fired in retaliation for reporting harassment and discrimination
Volunteer fire companies were forced to halt their online raffles after state officials said they were illegal
Authorities are investigating what Rocky Point Fire District officials say was the malicious vandalism of their only ambulance
Tips for first responders serving as a witness in criminal and civil trials
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
The man’s previous convictions for the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters were overturned 20 years into his prison sentences
The inspector general’s report found more than half of female employees and 87% of Black employees surveyed reported harassment or discrimination
Greensprings Fire Chief Gene Davies was cited by state officials after “babysitting” the young bear overnight
The firefighters blasted the “slap on the wrist” given to a captain who reportedly harassed another firefighter and struck her on the head
Former Tarrant Fire Chief Jason Rickels was arrested last month on assault and other charges after allegedly pulling a gun on a realtor and photographer at a property he owned
Officials believe the shots were fired from a car that had been blocking the fire station driveway
The girls reportedly said they were “bored” and posted a video of themselves starting the fire on Snapchat
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
Firefighters found the passenger’s body after the driver reportedly told bystanders who helped her that no one else was in the car
Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said he was suspended for failing to discipline the firefighter and notify town officials about the incident
Police said the man set two fires in November and another two this week
Bastrop Assistant Fire Chief Eric DeArmitt sustained serious injuries in the incident
The fire destroyed 374 buildings, forced nearly 100,000 people to evacuate and left at least one firefighter with third-degree burns
Aerial footage shows the stolen rig speeding down the highway during the nearly two-hour pursuit
The man allegedly walked away while being evaluated, got into the truck and drove off
Quentin Lee Belton, 31, faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on all charges
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