Legal Issues
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is removing career firefighters from four firehouses and relocating to fill in gaps in other firehouses
The lawsuit by unions and individual firefighters against 3M and other companies seeks over $5M under the Connecticut Product Liability Act
Lawyers for retired Sanford Firefighter Karyn Stanley argue that cutting her benefits violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
Crews were attempting to entire the building when the man threatened them with a hammer
An off-duty firefighter stopped to aid crash victims when Mauro Cervantes stole his vehicle
Justin Speights, 20, was stabbed to death during a New Year’s Eve party; police have not identified a murder suspect
Firefighter Jamie Wilson came forward with the allegations in June, stating harassment has been a persistent issue in the department
Capt. George Anthony Matis Jr., 21, was charged with criminal homicide after his firearm discharged inside the fire station
After examining the site of the blaze, investigators found a cardboard box next to burned wooden stemmed matches
The investigation found no merit to the numerous allegations that Fire Chief Charles Middleton created a hostile working environment, mistreated employees and implemented illegal hiring practices
Jake McPeak, 41, was charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and unlawful theft after stealing flags from four different counties
Footage of the incident shows the sedan crossing an intersection and crashing head-on into the fire truck
Daniel Torres, 33, allegedly sold over 160 tablets of Vicodin and 28 tablets of Xanax
Miguel Rivas was getting a glass of water when he saw a man taking his turnout coat and SCBA gear from his vehicle
Police stated junior firefighter Parker Hess was shot when Capt. George Matis Jr. removed his legally owned gun from a holster and it fired
Sandra Morris Zitterkopf, 55, has been relieved of duty without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.
The two firefighters alleged that female firefighters were not being treated as equals and that men were being promoted more readily.
The seller claimed the helmet, priced at $500, fell off a fire truck.
Two men stole the official vehicle while it was idling outside of a hospital.
The chief solicited donations ranging from $100 to $5,000 that were intended for five charities, but deposited some checks into his personal bank account.
A fire official said the suspects appear to have intimate knowledge of the operations of the fire department.
Police said Johnthony Walker was driving well over the posted 30 mph limit when he lost control of the bus carrying 37 children on their way home.
A woman told Troy Vance Thompson she needed someone to kill her because she didn’t want to be committed to a mental hospital.
Fire officials said they do not condone threatening or discriminatory statements.
Officials opened an investigation when it was discovered that several deposits never made it into the company’s bank account.
A survey surfaced complaints about the lack of professionalism, concerns over poor pay, a widespread distrust of leaders and a host of other issues
Gregory Brown Jr. was charged for starting a fire at his mother’s house that killed three firefighters in 1995
Danyl Michael Paul Graumann is accused of setting five fires, causing thousands of dollars in damage
Perry Rocco, 57, used credit cards and falsified fire district business vouchers between December 2011 and April of this year
A driver pulled out a gun and pointed it at the firefighter; he demanded the firefighter hand over his department radio and keys
Agnes Patterson, 51, admitted to stealing from the fire company by using credit and debit cards for gambling and entertainment
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed while responding to a medical call in January
Lt. William Walker was shot and killed Nov. 3, 2013 outside his home
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