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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?
Seaman Recruit Ryan Sawyer Mays faces 2 counts of arson and denies starting the massive fire
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
Some firefighters resigned after the meeting, but later apologized after talking with some of the other firefighters
Capt. Pete Dern was burned over 70 percent of his body on March 29 when he fell through a garage roof while fighting a house fire
The city could face fines of $1,000 per violation if it does not propose a plan to fix the violations cited by OSHA investigators
Five volunteer firefighters were arrested for sexually assaulting a rookie with a sausage; a civilian was arrested for recording the incident
John Doster, 95, was directing traffic at a warehouse fire when he complained of feeling ill
They bent the victim over on a couch, pulled down his pants and sexually assaulted him with a sausage
David Edens was with the department for more than seven years; colleagues said he was always at the station helping out any way he could
Here’s a look at what two past award winners did to set themselves apart from the crowd, how you can become a future Fire Chief of the Year and what they’ve been doing since they won their award
Firefighter Craig Elwell was an organ donor; his daughter said two of his kidneys have been donated
Chief Gary Baggett retired on Feb. 6 after almost 30 years of service, including more than five years as deputy chief
A firefighter dealing with mental-health problems is not damaged beyond repair; bringing that firefighter back from the brink takes care and skill
The task force discussed issues related to providing live fire training at the training academy
Among things being investigated are firefighter tactics and procedures; they are still determining why and how the roof collapsed
Deputy Chief Rich Davison, the author of the report, said redactions were asked because some statements could hurt the city
Investigators are checking to see whether there was a problem with the construction of the home that caused the roof to give way
Police are looking for a car that was idling in front of the firehouse between 9:15-9:30 p.m.
Capt. Pete Dern remains in serious condition and faces skin grafts and weeks of other intensive treatment for burns
Firefighter Barry Van Horn, 68, fell ill after returning from a call; he succumbed to his injuries three days later
The hockey game helped raise funds for Morgan Nolen, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ganglion Neuroblastoma earlier this year
Residents of the building said the elevator was unreliable and many feared using it
The 25-year veteran suffered second- and third-degree burns while battling the two-alarm house fire
Memorial plaques were unveiled at the firehouse where both men will always have a permanent place
Fire Chief Richard Braun says department policies and procedures will be reviewed to try to learn from the death
Proceeds from the May 17 climb will support service members who’ve been catastrophically injured in war and help educate children who’ve lost a parent
Capt. Gene Cook was treated and released from the hospital and is back on duty
He also expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him, through small gestures like walking his dog and sending a basket of treats
The two battalion chiefs claim the chief has built a culture of favoritism and retaliation that has led to low morale
Past president: “He works our breakfasts, he works on the trucks, he does the same things, day-in and day-out, today as he did back then.”
“No matter how many times he gets knocked down, he’s there,” Mayor Philip Cimino said
“There is the feeling of relief that you don’t have to deal with the thought that the next time the bell rings could be your last.”