Military

Probe finds falsified training records at N.Y. Air Reserve Station FD

Office of Special Counsel: "The evidence showed many [Niagara Falls] employees — both students and instructors — on leave during the reported training courses"

Former Bonhomme Richard captain, executive officer fined $5,000 each for fire, records show

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They are two of the 22 sailors who received administrative action from the Navy after the blaze

Know your gear: Why you should be wearing FR stationwear

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TenCate Protective Fabrics

Selecting the right stationwear is more important than you realize

Not guilty: Sailor acquitted of arson in San Diego Navy ship fire

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Seaman Recruit Ryan Sawyer Mays has denied starting the blaze and sobbed when the judge read the verdict

Clear policies can prevent fire departments from violating USERRA protections

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The key to resolving a potential discrimination claim is a policy addressing lengthy absences irrespective of the reason for the absence

‘Team Blaze’: California boasts nation’s first all-hazards military firefighting strike team

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The state’s OES and military department partnership seeks to strengthen California’s ability to quickly respond to climate-driven disasters

FRI 2022 Quick Take: Worried about retention? Invest in the fire family

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Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters

From Black Hawk to Firehawk: Building Colorado's newest firefighting tool

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The Colorado Legislature voted to buy the $24M aircraft, which will soon be able to vacuum up 1,000 gallons of water in 1 minute and drop it in 3 seconds

Navy disciplines officers in massive 2020 ship fire in San Diego

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Out of the 115 sailors on the USS Bonhomme Richard, nearly 60 were treated for heat exhaustion, smoke inhalation and minor injuries

Wash. firefighters rescue soldier whose parachute got stuck in tree

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The soldier became caught about 100 feet up in a tree over American Lake Veterans Golf Course

A history of wartime firefighting – and what firefighters might face in the future

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Is it time to prepare U.S. firefighters to battle mass fire events similar to those witnessed during World War II?

Trial for sailor accused of burning Bonhomme Richard set for September

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Seaman Recruit Ryan Sawyer Mays faces 2 counts of arson and denies starting the massive fire

Photo of the Week: Ukrainian firefighters respond while at war

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This week's photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces