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The FBI is joining local authorities investigating fires in ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver
“Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service,” President Joe Biden said
The Phoenix Police Department said the suspect confessed to setting the fire, not knowing what was inside
Professor Rick Rosenfeld said since crime is up, firefighters should patrol the streets in their downtime to stem violent crime
The note advised firefighters, EMTs and police officers to get bulletproof vests; it was left outside a private ambulance service in a trash can
Chris Coleman, 20, has been charged with more than 20 criminal counts over the last three years, including several for public drunkenness and theft
The deal was whichever department had the least increased charitable giving had to wash the other department’s vehicles
One firefighter suffered injuries to his back and leg, while the other suffered severe bruising and has not yet returned to work
Richard Zmuda, 41, is accused of deceiving an elderly aunt by advising her to set up a bank account and then stealing nearly $48,000 from her
Lt. Jordan Howard, 30, was on his way to work when he was hit head-on by a suspect fleeing the police; he leaves behind his wife and 4-month-old baby
Lt. William Walker, 45, was shot several times in the chest outside his home on Nov. 3, 2013
Adam Brunt, 30, died when he got trapped under ice during water rescue training; the private training firm was under fire for not being regulated
A deputy sheriff was responding to a report of a stolen truck when the suspect fled and began a high-speed chase; the suspect hit a firefighter head on who was on his way to work
The 44-year-old woman yelled and pushed a firefighter, who lost his balance and struck his back against a corner of a wall
There has been no specific threat to the San Antonio Fire Department, but they are taking precautions in light of recent tension aimed at first responders
Catherine Campbell, the daughter of a fire chief, had been missing since Sept. 10; she was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years
Chief William Bilinski has custom painted fire helmet shields for those in the fire service for over 14 years
Police, fire and EMS responders followed their local protocol to wait for the water rescue team to make entry and extricate the man in distress
Chief: “It’s a good feeling, especially with everything that’s gone on lately with the police department and the negativity. We love our brothers in blue.”
Psychiatrists who evaluated Grant Taylor diagnosed him with psychosis, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses
Crews have changed into their Class C uniforms for a more casual look and some have stopped wearing their badges until further notice
Joshua Goldberg, 20, is accused of sending instruction to an FBI informant on how to make a pressure-cooker bomb; if convicted, he could face 20 years in prison
Grant Taylor, 22, who has a history of traffic violations, was ordered held without bond until a hearing next week
Lt. William Walker, 45, was shot several times in the chest outside his home on Nov. 3, 2013
Fire chief Brandon Hale, 34, is currently undergoing surgery; his condition is not known at this time
Authorities started making arrests in April after allegations surfaced that firefighters used a sausage to assault a colleague
An arsonist rigged an elaborate series of accelerants and trip wires inside a former synagogue; firefighters noticed the booby-traps and escaped injury
A man in a motorized wheelchair stole an SCBA tank, firefighting mask and backpack; he was later arrested and the items were returned
A piece that came through a window hit a firefighter and a laptop in the rig; none of the firefighters were seriously hurt
The firefighter sustained a minor injury, and the 26-year-old suspect was arrested for battery
The mother dropped off her 2-year-old and 9-month-old sons at the firehouse, saying she was overwhelmed and couldn’t take care of them anymore
Capt. Greg Hopper is asking for a $10 donation for the “I’ve Got Your Back” decal, which goes to the family of a fallen police officer
Firefighters and police officers were called out for an infant in a hot car; after breaking into the car they realized the infant was a lifelike doll
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