Legal Issues
Lawyers for retired Sanford Firefighter Karyn Stanley argue that cutting her benefits violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
The lawsuit claims Clifton firefighters allegedly “did not enter the home for an extended period of time”
Seven of the firefighters injured in the Wilmington explosion are also suing the truck driver and the manufacturer of the gas tanks and fuel system
The Hernando Beach Volunteer Fire Department’s former chiefs are each accused of misspending money collected from property owners
Prosecutors said Ahmad Khan Rahimi researched online, bought ingredients and assembled bombs after watching how-to videos
“I lit that b---- on fire … I found out she was cheating on me, and I lit her on fire,” Kayla Mettler said when interviewed by police
Police said Capt. George Matis, Jr. and junior firefighter Parker Hess were inside a station office when Matis’s gun discharged
Michael Davis is accused of resisting arrest after repeatedly entering a house fire that is believed to have been caused by burned illegal drugs
Fire Chief Willie McDonald announced the plan nearly five months ago when a former EMT claimed sex is common in the stations
Firefighters put a saw down that they used to cut through a gate, and someone grabbed it while they were working
Gov. Gina Raimondo said the legislation would have cost municipalities millions of dollars annually in new pension obligations
Clifford Heiser was arrested after a DNA test backed up a complaint filed by a female patient he had transported to the hospital
Jonathan Marotti said in a Facebook post that President Trump should post snipers at games and shoot “each player that takes a knee ... in the head”
The change follows outrage over a Facebook comment by Paul Smith in response to the Steelers’ decision not to take the field Sunday for the national anthem
FireRescue1 readers debate over whether or not first responders should be held to a higher standard when it comes to voicing their opinion
All workplace violence is not necessarily bullying or harassment, but all bullying and harassment are forms of violence
Rian Struckman was charged with burglary, vehicle theft and trafficking stolen property while firefighters battled a wildfire
Chief Paul Smith posted a derogatory comment on Facebook after the team decided to stay in the locker room during the national anthem
Mayor Carolyn Goodman claimed the issue was “very clearly addressed” months ago when former Capt. Richard Loughry allegedly had sex with a 15-year-old
Rose Meier tried to set her neighbor’s house on fire three times; she is charged with arson, causing a catastrophe and criminal mischief
Miami Beach Fire Rescue Station 4 and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 7 were targeted
Police became aware of Daniel Czupryn’s actions after the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force tipped them off
The family of Thomas O’Brien may sue the department after they disagreed that he suffered a fatal head injury while on duty
James Perry sued town Manager Gayle Corrigan, claiming he was fired because of a clash with his brother, the firefighters union president
Gerald O’Mara stepped down from chairman of the fire district after his Facebook comments suggested Muslims be thrown off a roof
Six more first responders joined the case, saying they’ve suffered from everything from burning eyes to bronchitis following the explosions
Jeffrey Dean said he was told to teach his new partner to “keep his mouth shut”
Thomas Margeson was indicted on a felony count of criminal sale of a controlled substance
Officials say 20-year-old Tyler Roysdon resigned Monday from the Franklin Township Fire Department
Eric Blaise allegedly climbed into the truck but could not figure out how to put it into gear
Brian Lee Carsten pretended to be a fire marshal to extort money out of businesses with fake inspections
Gregory Gagnon was placed on paid leave after assaulting the same woman he choked in 2016
Firefighter Sgt. James Strock and Officer Michael Harrington argued with John McCumber in the parking lot of a gas station
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