Protests
The protests topic provides an opportunity for fire service training in responding to mass gatherings as well increased focus on contingency planning for fire/EMS facility and apparatus security, and safety considerations for responding to protests and the fires sometimes generated during escalating conditions. Follow breaking news about protest and riot events, including the Minneapolis protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, protests in Baltimore after the Freddie Gray case, the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, after the Michael Brown case, and protests in New York after the Eric Garner case.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum showed items gathered at the protest intended as weapons, other items used by professional protesters and anarchists
The Westwood fire union has been without a contract for more than 660 days — the longest such battle in the Boston area
Several pieces of construction equipment were set on fire at the site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse’s relatives held signs calling the state academy “dangerous”
The suit claims medics allowed the photo to be taken and that the retired lieutenant posted it online implying the man was a looter during civil unrest
The former Worden Volunteer Fire Department member said tensions between legacy volunteers and new recruits culminated in the mass resignation
The Worden Volunteer Fire Department was left without enough staff to cover its ambulance shifts after the mass resignation
Pandemic, protests complicate fire, EMS event planning, underscoring the importance of contingency planning and practice
An Illinois man with no connection to the Capitol riot quickly found himself the subject of accusations and threats, all thanks to the social media rumor mill
In the wake of the Capitol protests, it’s vital to reflect on our commitment to community and country
A charge of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds was filed in the District of Columbia against Andrew Williams, a Sanford firefighter
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of civil unrest
Every helicopter takeoff and landing, every suspicious package, every hint of civil unrest – Station 13 is ready to respond
Chief Richard Carrizzo shared several resources to help fire and EMS chiefs prepare for an uptick in disturbances
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 4, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
Firefighters face new threats, prompting additional collaboration with public safety partners and needs for enhanced technology
Ogdensburg Firefighter-EMT Brian L. Kirby was issued a criminal summons in connection with the alleged incident during a union protest against City Manager and acting Fire Chief Stephen P. Jellie
Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics Union IAFF Local 22 members gathered outside union headquarters to voice their opposition at a meeting
A state Supreme Court justice ruled against the Buffalo fire and police unions, who argued that records involving unsubstantiated and pending allegations should not be released under new transparency laws
How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
We have all seen the videos of street medics tending to civil unrest injuries, but do they have any legal protection, recognition or certified skills?
While it’s nearly impossible to compare 9/11 and COVID-19, there is one strong similarity
COVID-19 is absolutely worse based upon the number of people who have died – but they were not murdered
Attorney: Roger Stokes was incorrectly identified as the man in video following President Trump’s tweet
Some living in the area where the Valor Station is planned to be built have strongly opposed having the substance abuse and PTSD recovery center in the community
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, firefighters face difficult questions related to protection efforts
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Baltimore City Chief Niles Ford about how fire service leaders can manage political and financial challenges in the modern era
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
New Bedford fire union officials say the engine set to be cut responds to the most densely populated area of the city
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