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Ukraine’s foreign minister called on Russians to allow firefighters to extinguish the fire, warning “If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chornobyl!”
Chicago and Cincinnati leaders laud the steadfast efforts of Ukrainian firefighters working in a warzone
The Central County Fire & Rescue vehicle’s decor was inspired by fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz
They are among 16 employees who faced discipline from the investigation
Firefighter Randy Hiti was a 26-year veteran with the department; cause of death is unknown
He has been volunteer firefighter for 15 years and has helped fight many major fires
Capt. Dwight Bazile collapsed after exiting a house fire; he is in critical condition
Fire officials argue higher payroll costs can be offset by reducing injuries and expenses tied to medical leave
Steven Trzaska, 49, was working alone on his farm when he was fatally struck while cutting trees
Two fire captains violated city and department policies when they punched and cursed at a patient during a medical call
The death knell has sounded for many a good-intentioned resolution; here are promises to improve your career that you can and should keep
Assistant Chief R.G. Bidwell, 72, served with the department for 30 years before retiring 15 years ago
Lt. Randy Parker died last week battling a house fire; he leaves behind a wife and two sons
Kenneth Stanton, 52, was directing traffic around the crash site; he died as a result of head trauma
Someone broke the car window outside his house and stole his $5,000 bagpipes
Lt. Randy Parker is survived by his wife, Sandie, and two sons, Andrew and Chandler
Jamie Middlebrook, 41, died Aug. 5 after part of a ceiling collapsed on him while he was fighting an industrial fire
Lt. Randy Parker died when a floor collapsed inside the home; five other firefighters suffered burns and smoke inhalation
“Find the most cantankerous old firefighter and follow and hang on every word.”
Despite the efforts made by rescuers, firefighter David Silva died at the scene from severe injuries
It has taken years, but fire departments are making concrete changes to protect their crews from cancer risk
Paramedic John Mikula was shot in the shoulder during the incident; he was reported in good condition
Lt. Bruce Britt, a 23-year veteran, died in a walkway collapse while evacuating apartment residents
SAFFiR can see through dense smoke, walk uneven floors, detect overheated equipment and carry a hose on its own
Firefighter Charlie Wallace was struck while directing traffic in front of a firehouse
The bill restored some retirement benefits for veterans, but will give reduced benefits for new and younger firefighters
Firefighters spent their time off rebuilding four room; community members donated furniture and fixtures
Lt. Larry O’Rear was flagging traffic at the time when he was hit by a car; he is in serious, but non-life-threatening condition
The city’s policy gives promotional candidates from within the department bonus points for living in the city or being military veterans
A frustrated firefighter blasted the young man for putting himself and others in danger
The judge found that police acted lawfully in their interrogation and when they obtained video from the crime scene
Leslie “Les” Fryman was a passenger in a tanker responding to a structure fire when he went unresponsive
Capt. Darren LeBeau: “It looked like the infant had been involved in a mixed martial arts fight.”