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Officials said the woman brandished two steak knives and threatened to kill the rescuers
Lessons from U.S. Navy SEALs can help firefighters better focus on life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation
Zoneton Fire District Maj. Garry Key had served as acting chief since the death of Chief Rob Orkies, also from COVID-19 complications
Fire Chief Donald Baker Jr. began his career as a volunteer firefighter in 1962 and served as chief from 1986 until 2000
Mike Herdman, 34, was hiking with a friend when he went running after his dog and disappeared
Members of the department were called to the scene to extricate and try to resuscitate Capt. Michael Kucsma; he was pronounced dead at the scene
A line-of-duty death can occur in any department; here’s how to make sure you’re following the correct rules and training protocol
The 2 percent salary raise cap expired in April and is expected to be renewed Monday
The woman claimed being stopped by a firefighter in a fire truck violated her rights
All the technology and rules will only go so far; real safety change must come from a safety attitude
Here are six mistakes firefighter commonly make and the faulty reasoning behind them
I have lived much of my life in ad hoc chaos and though it has made my journey through this life exciting and adventurous, it has lacked a certain fulfillment
Motivational posters are nice for covering blemishes on walls, but firefighters need tangible tools to succeed
Even if your department does not complete a formal accreditation program, the self-assessment component is valuable
Like any relationship, the relationship to the fire service takes ongoing work and a constantly renewed passion
Being a leader is like being an investor, the experience, knowledge and wisdom gained today will accrue and compound over time
It appeared the horse lost its footing and fell, pinning John Kavchar against a tree and causing him to die from related blunt force injuries
The best movie lines invariably find their way onto the fireground and into the firehouse — often with hilarious results
Marcel Melanson, 38, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for selling city-owned radio equipment and starting a fire to conceal the theft
Brian Lee, a helicopter pilot and firefighter-medic with the LAFD, was killed and a boy passenger is in critical condition
He became a surrogate dad to the children of his best friend and fellow firefighter who died Sept. 11; he was surprised and thanked by star players of the New York Jets
Eugene Jones said he’s going to stay out of the spotlight and shift the public’s focus on the employees
Bob Meyer, 54, was running in and out of the building when he collapsed on the street
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about D.C. Fire and EMS’ decision to require all emloyees to get a doctor’s note in order to call in sick
He was arrested for driving a stolen rental car; inside the vehicle officers found a stack of identification cards that didn’t belong to him
The firefighter is listed in critical but stable condition; fire officials said they’re taking it day by day
Controversy-plagued Chief Ellerbe, who has been chief since 2011, said he was not pushed aside and is retiring voluntarily
Residents told reporters at the fire board meeting that they don’t think he will return to the job and that this is his way of leaving gracefully
An audit said the department suffers from poor morale and inconsistent leadership
The lieutenant fell through an opening in the overpass and suffered fractures to his face
Lt. Steven Reisman, 54, battled an aggressive and advanced form of brain cancer since 2011
Decatur Division Chief Lorenzo Jackson lost out to Knoxville Battalion Chief Tony Grande
The firefighter suffered a deep bruise to his leg and will be off the job for several weeks to recover
