Legal Issues
Authorities say the fire captain used his role as an EMT instructor to inappropriately touch students under the guise of medical assessments
Anthony Saccavino was one of two former chiefs in the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention charged with rushing improper requests to expedite inspections
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
The man had reportedly fallen off of his moped and became belligerent with first responders when they arrived to help
David Sanchez was convicted of assaulting a woman who had gone to the fire station to retrieve her belongings
The lawsuit by white Cleveland fire lieutenants claims black candidates were unfairly favored over white candidates for promotions
A judge said the evidence found by firefighters while fighting the blaze were sufficient to justify the man’s conviction
Officials said all four fabricated calls prompted a “heavy response” from fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel
Police say the treasurer of the fire company’s relief association stole the funds through more than 100 cash withdrawals
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A police sergeant said fire and medical personnel helped work with victims and law enforcement to track down the suspect
Officials say the man was dressed in uniform and identified himself as an on-duty firefighter as he broke into a garage
A group of 24 Cleveland lieutenants claims that black candidates were unfairly favored when issuing promotions to captain
The battalion chief who reported the incident criticized the fire chief’s handling of her complaint
The man was convicted of writing false checks to himself while serving as treasurer for both companies
The fired firefighter and Baptist minister claimed his termination constituted a violation of his religious freedom
Firefighters said makeshift home gas stations pose a hazard to the public and first responders
Authorities are taking measures to patrol neighborhoods and secure vacant buildings after more than 30 fires in recent months, including six arsons
Authorities say the paramedic was left with a gash on the back of her head after her partner struck her with an electronic tablet
The firefighters say the lack of certification puts them at a disadvantage compared to more recently hired firefighters
Sumrall Firefighters Clinton Beasley and Loretta Sykes were killed in the line of duty when they were struck by Brandon Eaton in 2017
Officials say the volunteer firefighter attached a fire hose to both vehicles in an attempt to dislodge the wreck
Curt Varone and Billy Goldfeder outline the primary liability issues for career and volunteer fire departments
The former fire rescue employee’s wrongful termination claim alleges she was unfairly singled out for her gender and social media use
The equipment reported stolen included leaf blowers, chain saws, an AED and firefighting-specific tools
The judge said police should have obtained a warrant before seizing the cellphone of the man accused of setting the fire that killed Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy
Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized
Commissioner Eric Jones said that “discipline will be in order” if the circumstances of the photo are verified
Gallia County Firefighter Wendell “Trey” Rossiter was killed in a car crash in August
Officials say the man left the house firefighters were responding to and led police on a chase with the rig’s lights activated
One of the firefighters was hit in the eye while responding to a blaze at a beach
Police say the firefighter wanted to get rid of the SUV because he believed it had been driven by minorities
The chief was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he crashed the SUV into two telephone poles
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