Legal Issues
After securing workers’ compensation for breast, cervical and other cancers linked to hazardous exposures, firefighters fear the Trump administration may roll back protections by removing coverage details
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
A parked car blocked the nearest hydrant during a fire, leading to the first-ever criminal court summons for violating the 15-foot hydrant rule
Brady Byrd, son of Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd, organized the candlelight demonstration to inspire change after the killing of George Floyd
Bryan Haynes was arrested for murder after telling others he shot two aliens dressed as firefighters
The man was cited after reportedly re-entering a burning building in search of the cat and confronting law enforcement while holding two axes
Police are searching for the woman they say stole the Anne Arundel County rig and crashed it into another vehicle before fleeing
Allan Springer commented on a post related to Black Lives Matter protests, “we need to find out who’s behind this and find a good tree to use!”
Fired Manchester Firefighter Angelo Alleano Jr. is charged with raping four women between 2001 and 2008
The bodies of Klayton Manning, 18, and his 16-year-old cousin were found by sheriff’s deputies after a caller reported subjects “down”
The 44-year-old statute has prevented disciplinary records of police officers, firefighters and corrections officers from being made public
Ludwig condemned recent “racist actions and social media postings that are so contrary to our standards and values”
Brendletown Fire Lt. Ray Thomas was hit by the open door of the reversing truck while checking on the driver who seemed to be asleep outside the fire station
Several firefighters have faced consequences following protest-related posts on social media, but some cite their right to free speech as protection
Angelo Alleano Jr. was charged with a series of burglaries and rapes that took place in Manchester and Vernon over a nearly 10-year period
The driver was arrested after dragging the firefighter who was blocking off a work site
Jamie Kennel and Scott Orr discuss a study that revealed disparate treatment of patients based on race
Providing alcohol in the firehouse can serve as a mechanism to encourage socialization, but this also creates liability issues
Police say a woman who was angry at her boyfriend lit the fire that killed two occupants and injured several responding firefighters
The man is also accused of ramming his car into a smoke shop earlier to steal the nitrous oxide cartridges
The acronyms, which stand for Black Lives Matter and All Cops Are Bastards, were painted on stone markers and sidewalks at the memorial
Dozens of FDNY members spoke in a demonstration on Sunday, and an FDNY engine honked in support of a group of protesters on Saturday night
Plum Grove Volunteer Fire Department Chief Christopher Loftin said several children were inside the station during a family event when shots were fired nearby
The knot was reportedly found at a knot-tying station, but the knot was not one used by firefighters
According to testimony, William Michael Fields Jr., 37, a former constable and firefighter, made five illegal videos at an emergency medical training facility
The woman was found hiding in a closet in her home after dozens of rescue personnel searched for her
Reflecting on why other officers didn’t speak up during George Floyd’s detainment
The would-be robber saw chainsaws but fled the scene without taking anything
The police chief said the man’s actions were “noble” but “extremely dangerous” and he had to be restrained by officers and firefighters
“Threats of violence and racism are unacceptable,” said a statement by city officials
The suspects allegedly destroyed city-owned property, including a construction trailer, according to investigators
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
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