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The city of Pawtucket dismissed four firefighters and accepted the resignations of four more firefighters following an internal investigation into alleged criminal activity and violations of public trust
The former Blackberry fire chief collected grant funds and failed to deliver gear from a company he failed to disclose that he owned
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The report on the Davenport collapse offers no new insights, while the Scott County Attorney seeks to keep it confidential, citing safety concerns and potential impact on ongoing civil litigation
Rockport Fire Chief James Doyle claimed through legal council that after firefighters presented a list of demands to town leaders, he was ordered to resign within 24 hours or face termination
The accused firefighter is the former vice president of Hoboken Fire Fighters Local 1078 and denies the allegations
Tampa police said Clearwater Firefighter Christopher Maine had assaulted a female victim who called the police
Former Asheville Fire Department Division Chief Joy Ponder says she was unfairly moved to a desk job and faced harassment from Chief Scott Burnette
According to an investigative report, a police officer witnessed the firefighter performing the sex act on a man inside the station’s training room
Officials at the volunteer fire department said the thief’s getaway caused “major damage to the station”
Tony Imbrenda filed a retaliation lawsuit, alleging he was demoted for refusing to fully cooperate with an investigation into graphic photos taken of the crash site
Tampa Fire Rescue will conduct an internal investigation into “allegations of misconduct and a lack of supervisory oversight associated with the misconduct”
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District began charging the St. Charles Health System after seeing an increase in call volume for transfers from its immediate care clinic
The man allegedly set up a fog machine and told a friend a mom and baby were in danger
Lewes Firefighter Williams Buckaloo, the department’s past chief, allegedly made the offensive post after watching the drag queen perform on Sunday
Odessa Firefighter Evan Gaw, charged with the murder of Odessa Firefighter Michael Mack, reportedly told police he had taken 3.2 grams of “shrooms” and struggled with Mack over a gun
Bounchan Keola, who fled Laos as a refugee at the age of 2, was turned over to ICE after completing his prison term for second-degree attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm
Police say Odessa Firefighter-EMT Michael Mack was fatally shot by his coworker, Evan Gaw, after the two rented a campground in Colorado together
Rocky River Firefighter Scott Solarz alleged that he was subjected to harassment after displaying a sign reading “Fire Fighters and Veterans against ‘NO HONOR’ Mayor Graven” at his home
Officials said that an improperly-installed solar power system sparked the blaze
The man was allegedly wearing the fire chef’s vest and ID badge when he was freed from the wreck
Methuen Firefighter-EMT Tracy Blanchette, a 27-year department veteran and the city’s first female firefighter, says a less experienced male firefighter was granted the promotion
Joseph Thuesen was fired as the top administrator of Sacramento County’s fire/EMS dispatch center last year after an investigation into “financial irregularities” and alleged threats of violence
FDNY EMT Margot Loth claims Capt. Donna Tiberi referred to her as a “calendar girl” in a degrading manner after she appeared in the department’s 2019 Calendar of Heroes
Police are investigating after a man reportedly pulled a gun after driving up next to a Milwaukee fire engine
Paul Joseph Daub, 27, was arrested by police after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her and prevented her from exiting his vehicle
Orange County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Robert Izzo allegedly used a racial epithet while telling a story
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
William Michael Fields Jr., 37, was sentenced to 35 years in prison, with the U.S. attorney on the case calling his actions “inexcusable”
The approved tax levy would generate about $7.3 million per year and allow for the hiring of dozens of first responders
Despite two finalists being interviewed in a public forum, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean named Meridian Chief Mark Niemeyer to the top position at the Boise Fire Department
Holden Matthews’ sentencing includes three counts of intentional damage to religious property and one count of using fire to commit a felony for burning three historically Black Baptist churches
Christopher D’Amico admitted altering a document to show residence in Plainfield, but the alteration showed his correct address
Linda Heinold, 52, who police say used the alias “Vallie Light,” is accused of using multiple people’s social security numbers to make purchases
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