Legal Issues
Crowley formally challenges her removal by Mayor Karen Bass, setting up a city council vote on her reinstatement amid backlash from the firefighters’ union
On his first day, President Trump ordered federal agencies to end all “equity-related” grants and contracts, later mandating contractors to certify they don’t promote DEI
A judge sentenced the driver to seven years after he pleaded guilty in the wrong-way crash that killed off-duty Independence Firefighter/Paramedic Harold “Gene” Eddins
John Walsh, 60, walked into a convenience store to purchase a Diet Coke completely naked, on a dare from his girlfriend
“They’ve turned off dispatch,” said district director and volunteer firefighter Brian Kramer. “They’re not dispatching us, but we’re there and ready to answer a call if any come in”
Kevin M. Howard, Jr., 31, a 12-year firefighter veteran, is charged with first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence against a 2-month-old child
Water issues force city officials to consider adding additional fire hydrants
The LAFCO vote to dissolve the district signaled the end of the last volunteer fire department in the region
Formally known as the Move Over Law, it requires drivers to vacate the lane closest if there are first responders, public works employees or tow-truck operators on the shoulder
Daniel Flesner, a 27-year veteran, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for tampering with physical evidence, a felony, and invasion of privacy for sexual gratification
Raymond Johns was injured in November 2015 when he sat down on a toilet, heard and felt an explosion underneath him
Two bills would strike from R.I. state law an exemption that shields the cities and towns from having to pay firefighters overtime after 42 hours
Define what behaviors are off limits and what to do if an assault against emergency responders does occur
An administrative law judge recommended nearly a dozen firefighters be reinstated and the two rescue trucks taken off line last year be reinstated
Michael Ruby, a Polk County paramedic who was in a new-hire probation period, resigned after it was discovered he posted photos of work to social media
The Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District will be disbanded and citizens will be served by the regional Fire Authority instead
Omar Juarez-Rivera crashed a vehicle in to a bush at the intersection, injuring one person, then fled the scene
A female member of the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department is suing after a fellow firefighter and ex-boyfriend shared explicit video of her with co-workers
FDNY firefighter John DiCarlo fell from a ladder while fighting a fire in a vacant home, and says he was injured due to due to the owner’s “carelessness, negligence and recklessness”
The appearance of the measure on the ballot is due the a continual decrease in funding from the landline tax
Officials said the resignation was a result of an internal investigation launched after James Williams was accused of posting photos or videos during an emergency response
Stephen M. Wargo resigned in December amid allegations he misused town funds by collecting money for shifts he did not work
Marvens Antoine, 25, was arrested after a police officer witnessed him using “fighting words” and disobeying the officer’s orders to walk away
The new requirement is angering union officials and baffling first responders who feel they’re not trained to handle biohazard material in this manner
IAFF Local 198 filed a lawsuit over unfair promotion and compensation practices by managing officials in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Fire Department firefighter Alexander Smith began growing his beard in December for religious reasons, and was told to shave it
Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Bobby Bohn is under investigation for allegedly cheating on a paramedic exam while the county is paying thousands for him to attend the course
Chapel Hill Volunteer Fire Department firefighters said thieves took eight to 10 sets of gear from their station after getting in through a window
Ashley Bemis was sentenced to jail after posing as a firefighter’s wife to collect thousands of dollars
Research shows firefighters develop PTSD at the same rate as military veterans, and are more likely to abuse alcohol more than the general public
The 17-year-old firefighter was charged with second-degree felony arson, second-degree felony attempted arson and felony criminal mischief
Chief Roderick Williams stepped down after a federal probe found he discriminated against and sexually harassed a female assistant chief
Orlando Fire Department Chief Roderick Williams resigned Thursday after it was determined he and two deputy chiefs discriminated against a female employee
