Military
Just in time for Veterans Day, Riverside firefighters erected a donated flagpole in the front yard of Air Force veteran Col. Vincent Scarano
The foundation, launched to honor a firefighter who died on 9/11, is marking Veterans Day by supporting seven Gold Star families
For military veterans who now serve their communities, it’s safe to say they have a special calling
The post addressed all parents of Hispanic male teens, threatening to make them “deceased” and that the parents “must suffer the consequences of burying their child”
Ralph “Mike” Cobb, 60, had a long battler with cancer; he is survived by his wife and son
The lawsuit alleges a problematic work environment, one that not only put firefighters at risk but the people it serves as well
When holiday celebrations go wrong, we get the call; follow these tips for safe and effective responses this season
Todd Gagnon showed up with red blood shot eyes, slurred delayed speech and was swaying back and forth
Ron Marx was diagnosed with small cell cancer, which was discovered after blood work during a fire department physical came back with concerns
Donald Penney is facing felony charges alleging he took painkillers intended for patients
Lt. Brian Tredo was helping a 72-year-old victim escape an apartment fire when he collapsed
Jeff Castle was stealing cleaning supplies from his fire department that totaled over $800
Samir “Sam” Ashmar, 51, also served as a volunteer firefighter for 32 years
Executive-elect Steve Schuh wanted to pick his own chiefs who would enact his crime prevention priorities
Art Treon was on scene when he developed chest pains; he later succumbed to his injuries
James Foote, 57, was getting ready to deploy to western New York to assist in the aftermath of the blizzard
The draft criticizes Deputy Chief Bobby Ross’ decision to send firefighters into the apartment complex; it also slams the department’s sloppiness on scene
In his termination letter, fire officials said he was leaving the station without permission which violated city and departmental policy
These simple stretches can drastically cut firefighter injuries and can all be done during a routine truck check
An autopsy is underway to find out what caused firefighter Alejandro Castro to collapse
She will be the first daughter of a firefighter who died on 9/11 to become a firefighter
Lt. James Bethea died of smoke inhalation after falling through a floor at a vacant home, where he remained for hours before an off-duty firefighter called for help
Report says firefighters not fully prepared, Congressional hearing may follow
Larry “Gomer” Heczko was a 23-year veteran; his colleagues responded to the incident and tried to save him
Both men resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
Lt. James Bethea, 62, died after responding to an early-morning fire at a vacant home
Kara Kalkbrenner was named acting chief in January after Bob Khan announced he was retiring to spend time with his sick father
Initial reports say Lt. James Bethea went to check exposures for safety concerns and while doing so, he fell 8 feet into the basement
Both men said they resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
What can we learn from this fire about the importance of following well-detailed SOGs and executing a coordinated fire attack?
Friends, family and colleagues will gather to pay tribute to a great firefighter, fire chief, photographer and friend of the fire service
With the five layoffs and other vacancies, the department has lost about one-third of its manpower
The first priority for any crewmember is patient care, then professionalism and portraying a positive image in the public