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The first of seven C-130’s could be in service by the end of 2024
Cold weather is brutal on firefighting equipment and even more so on firefighters
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Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa.
The veteran firefighter allegedly used the hydrant while off duty
NTSB finds the commander had completed only two of four incident training courses, posing unnecessary risks in incidents requiring ICS
Firefighter Jordan Pieniazek, 31, leaves behind a wife and three children, ages 6, 3 and 1
Crews described Ryan Ferreira, 30, as a dedicated and well-respected member of the department
Terry Morris Sr. first became a fire cadet at the age of 12; he knew he wanted to be a firefighter after working beside his firefighting father
Capt. Peter Hacking and his two children were killed in a head-on crash; the driver, who was in Texas illegally, was arrested for manslaughter
Lt. Rodney Eddins was looking for hot spots when he collapsed; colleagues began CPR, transported him to the hospital but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful
Carol Berghaus made a dramatic career change at age 42 when she went from a dental assistant to a firefighter
Brian Bausch has restored more than 70 grave sites of fallen soldiers; he said the work gives him some peace from the hectic experiences of his job
Zane “Zippy” Robertson had flu-like symptoms, but doctors are unsure what caused his sudden death; he was an 11-year veteran and leaves behind two kids
Lt. William Rary was found lying unconscious on the ground at the base of a ladder; he leaves behind two children
Capt. Christine Yates was not able to move while straddling a floor joist; she suffered smoke inhalation and was treated and later released in good condition
Julia Beth Ann Harper, 53, admitted her actions caused great bodily injury to Capt. Pete Dern, who spent six months in a burn unit
Capt. Al Schaffer, a two-time Firefighter of the Year, pleaded guilty to stealing from an orphanage for four years; he was sentenced to one year in prison
Capt. Joseph Fontaine was seriously injured after being exposed to cyanide while battling a fire; the department had removed most of their cyanide detectors due to budget cuts
Jack Piccinini worked his last shift for the Santa Rosa Fire Department Monday after 41 years of service; he will start a new role as the interim fire chief for Central Fire Authority
The driver did not have a driver’s license and will be charged with negligent homicide when he recovers from his injuries
Brad Tate was fired in 2013 after officials found he provided substandard care, intimidated and bullied patients and falsified records to show patients who called 911 refused care
Lt. Cruz Fernandez, 52, died in 2006; his wife argued that his death was related to his time spent at Ground Zero
Capt. Peter Hacking and his two children, ages 4 and 2, were killed after a van swerved and collided with their vehicle
Capt. Joseph Fontaine was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing after responding to the fire
Patrick Childress was working as a firefighter in Iraq; he died of natural causes earlier this month
Kristin Chilton is a 23-year fire service veteran; she said she hopes to increase diversity within the department
Marco Davila had been a part of Dallas Fire-Rescue for 20 years; he died following an undisclosed illness
The three firefighters engaged in the inappropriate conduct between 2010 and 2013; each were given a month-long suspension and demoted
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Brian Sanford was a firefighter for 32 years and chief for six years; he leaves behind his wife, three sons and eight grandchildren
You’ve worked hard for your GI Bill benefits, and now it’s time to let them work for you.
PTSD can wreck more than just the firefighter’s life; here’s the story of one woman trying to cope with her husband’s illness
The firefighter was walking out of a friends house when he was shot; police have asked for the public’s help to find the shooter