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
Los Angeles Firefighter Francisco Aguilar has been missing since Aug. 21
Three of the firefighters still haven’t been able to return to work after the June 4 fire and blast in Jacksonville
The Decatur Fire Department said police have arrested the suspect
The state has also served letters of intent to suspend the licenses of the two firefighter-EMTs who were at the scene
Claudia Jean Cyr, 64, is accused of attacking the firefighter during a fire investigation
The firefighter said all of her camping gear as well as financial and IT equipment were stolen in the burglary
Officials say the man was identified through an anonymous tip and reportedly made a confession
Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee said Wednesday the four providers “feel terrible” and disputed claims that first responders placed the woman in a body bag
The wallet was stolen from the firefighter’s vehicle at the station while he fought the fire
The man’s wife filed a federal lawsuit after 11 fire department employees admitted to performing 15 “tube checks” on his body on the floor of the fire station
The firefighter’s 10-day suspension is part of a “progressive discipline” process after he was previously suspended for leaving work
The firefighter was walking to the convenience store when he heard gunfire and realized he’d been hit
Put controls in place to prevent fire department fraud, embezzlement and other financial (and PR) nightmares
Officials said a CAL FIRE ground commander battling the CZU Lightning Complex fell victim to looters who broke into his vehicle
Charges relate to improper storage of hazardous materials, the lack of necessary sprinkler system coverage and failure to maintain a safe building
Security footage shows three shooters involved in the incident that left a Chicago firefighter’s young son wounded
Firefighters came upon a stabbing victim and were treating him when the suspect reportedly attempted to enter the station
Police say Andre Narbonne, 40, severed the flagpole at the memorial for five firefighters from Washingtonville who died on 9/11, as well as two other flagpoles
The Department of Justice said at least one U.S. customer seeking to purchase PPE for fire departments, hospitals and nursing homes was offered 100,000 N95 masks
Officials said the other driver struck the engine on its rear driver’s side, causing it to spin a full 180 degrees and roll onto its side
Officials said several propane tanks fell into the warehouse when the roof partially collapsed
Norwalk’s mayor said an investigation found a firefighter may have fed exam answers to his son during the entry-level firefighting exam
We must address public safety personnel who lie, cheat, steal, perjure, beat, molest, assault, falsify, embezzle and do otherwise bad things
An arbitrator ruled in favor of the retirees, whose pension came out to exceed their annual pay due to an “anomaly” in the system
Steven Todd Hallford, 51, was arrested after a patient reported during a medical call that he had sexually assaulted her
The ADA allows potential firefighters to be judged on what they can do, not on what others perceive their capabilities to be
Former St. Paul Fire Training Officer Jovan Palmieri alleges that Chief Butch Inks gutted training staff and allowed “poorly performing” recruits to graduate
Officials say the man threatened to kill a firefighter for allegedly cutting him off and said he would shoot any law enforcement officers that showed up at his residence
Officials say five fires were set back-to-back, prompting multiple departments to respond
Officials said the firefighter was struck in the chest by a piece of firefighting equipment while battling the blaze