Legal Issues
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
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 deputy fire chief may be retried after an appellate court said pieces of evidence at his original trial were “unsatisfactory”
The ex-chief admitted to sexually explicit conduct with an underage girl he supervised through a volunteer program and taking photos of her at his workplace
Daniel Lyon Jr. is the sole survivor of a four-person engine crew overcome by the Twisp River Fire, and continues to require extensive medical care
The former Topeka Fire Department inspector claimed gender-based discrimination and retaliation and said she felt forced to resign
Police are searching for the man they say stabbed the lieutenant while he was celebrating his wedding anniversary
Rutland Fire Chief James Larsen, who had previously resigned as fire chief of Farmington in Minnesota, is accused of creating a hostile work environment
Two police officers were fatally shot; the Honolulu Fire Department is battling the blaze that spread to two neighboring houses
The assailant fled the scene after the seemingly random attack on an off-duty lieutenant
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
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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
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