Legal Issues
Arson Investigator Afara Lalaind’s complaint alleges a hostile work environment and lost opportunity for advancement
Firefighter/EMT-turned-attorney Steve Wirth addressed the criminalization of medical errors in cases like the Elijah McClain trial
The EMT posted, “Happy ALIVE day to Darren Wilson! #10years #WGY6" about the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
The court found that the state’s evidence against Mansur Shakirov fell short of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that he caused the death of Chris Brown
The too-easily offended can become the enemy of correcting genuinely offensive behavior
The initial 1979 order stemmed from a complaint against the departments’ hiring practices, citing discrimination against minorities and women
The video was produced by Fire Chief Garret Olson and depicts employees jokingly refer to “hot” and “shirtless” firefighters
Jose Gonzalez, 25, pleaded not guilty in the March 16 death of Yadira Arroyo
Prosecutors recommended a sentence of two years’ probation, an unspecified amount of fines and restitution and community service
Basil Eleby is already charged with first-degree arson and first-degree property damage
Seven firefighter and police officer widows have been waiting for at least a year for their share of benefits under the Line of Duty Compensation Act
After the incident, organizations offered donations for a new pair of boots
Mike Rawlings plans to testify about his opposition to the long-in-the-works bill
The bill would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder”
The sudden distancing between the department and the dive team is rooted in a lawsuit filed this week
Capt. Jon Sprague was fired for sending emails related to a religious group he led to colleagues using the department’s email system
A woman stole a vehicle after a firefighter stopped to help put out her car fire
Left unchecked, harassing behavior will erode fire department morale and contribute to the firefighter suicide problem
The ruling said the state doesn’t have a legal duty to protect property from naturally caused wildfires
Mark Eugene Pruitt was sentenced to eight years in prison for the shooting death of Lt. Jason Adams
The firefighters allege that they worked thousands of extra hours for as many as 10 years
The nationwide survey polled 3,200 male and 800 female firefighters; 28 percent of women experienced sexual harassment in the workplace last year
The union can negotiate the minimum number of firefighters on a shift, because it has a direct impact on safety
Ohioans are 4.2 times more likely to die in a manufactured home that caught fire than one- or two-family home
Not all head-scratcher decisions come out of D.C.; here’s a look at what some local politicians are doing to give firefighters a swift kick in the shins
Several people were arrested and detained after the stolen car was found at an alleged chop shop
Officials said similar legislation could have kept the man charged with murdering EMT Yadira Arroyo off the streets
Damon Winters said he was wrongfully denied a full-time position with the department
Firefighter David Madrigal was found dead after his home was robbed and set on fire December 2015
Robert Reagan was killed while battling the Soberanes Fire July 2016
Capt. Sammy Belgiere was on duty when the break-in occurred; the theft comes months after another department firefighter’s home was broken into
The measure must go through two more committees before the House floor
The 9/11 Commission said there’s a “likelihood” that Saudi-government-sponsored charities funded the attacks
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