Legal Issues
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
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Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
EMS personnel and firefighters held Donald Scott until police arrived on scene
Fire service insiders explain the threats and opportunities they see when the incoming administration and Congress take charge
Security camera footage shows Richfield Chief Jason Mihalek stating he wasn’t drunk and adding that he was going to call other police chiefs for help
Leonel Caso filed the suit against the department, stating he was the victim of harassment, including being called derogatory terms because of his Hispanic heritage
Colleagues speculated that fire Lt. Andrew Baldinger, 42, may have been motivated to rob the bank by mounting medical bills
Felony aggravated sexual assault charges were dropped against Keith Edward Wisakowsky and he received a one-year jail sentence
Advocates for sexual assault victims said the plea deal is outrageous and would send a “terrible message”
Documents allege that former Chief Ken Morehead made over $50,000 worth of unauthorized purchases from the department’s checking account
The man allegedly threatened to kill a firefighter if he attempted to stop him, stating he had a gun
Five volunteer firefighters are accused of sexually assaulting a colleague with a sausage in 2015
Connor Murray, 39, is accused of slashing six tires on three different vehicles
An Air Force veteran took a screenshot of the photo and comment and reported it to the department
The tactical rescue gear is kept in firefighters’ vehicles so they can quickly access it
Jason M. Mihalek, 41, refused to submit to a Breathalyzer test
Albert Melin, 46, wrote over 130 fire department checks to two of his businesses
Officials said Assistant Chief Joe Jones was placed on leave regarding an ongoing personnel matter
Lt. Gerry Collins, 41, failed to report his DUI and reportedly attempted to avoid the charge because he is a firefighter
Allegan Fire District Chief Matt is suspected of possessing the child sexually abusive material at home and while at work
A dozen female paramedics allege the department devised two new physical agility tests that are biased against women
Richard Hart initially denied responsibility for the blaze, but in a subsequent interview he claimed he set it after following a cat into a vacant house
Rookie firefighter Scott Smith has been suspended without pay, pending an investigation
A fire official said both firefighters have been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation
Prosecutors argued that the screams of three victims trapped in the third floor indicated they were alive and would’ve survived if they had another way to escape
Capt. Jack Rose, 19, died after battling a chimney fire in 2015
A fire captain reported he had about $3,500 worth of items stolen from his vehicle
Officials said one of the firefighters put an officer in a headlock in a hotel room
Officials said the firefighter and a friend threatened the bride and pushed guests when they were asked to leave
Robert Brown is accused of embezzling money from a membership fund between 2011 and 2015
The seven members involved received a pay cut and loss of vacation days
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