Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
A Rural Metro Fire Department recruit’s condition worsened after becoming ill during training
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
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Probationary Firefighter Jessica Chiodo’s father Peter Chiodo was on the job for 25 years and died of a 9/11-related illness
Xavier Allen Jr., 23, collapsed after an agility test and never regained consciousness
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Cody L. Weidner opted to plead guilty to three counts of arson and one county of reckless endangerment
Police say Mark Bush told the girl she could trust him because he was a firefighter; St. Louis Fire Department fired him in 2013
The teen admitted to recording pictures and video of a female paramedic; he withdrew his application after backlash
The two graduates were inspired by their fathers; one was killed during 9/11 and another in an explosion 15 years ago
Fire Chief Randy Schroeder said his department is shocked by the arrest
In striving to reach perfection, many firefighters overlook chances to learn from mistakes
Zachary Barfield’s brother was killed in a car crash last year; he was an avid supporter of a children’s cancer research charity
Stephanie Pribble was inspired to become a firefighter-medic after riding in an ambulance during an emergency; she said she wants to be treated like any other recruit
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The 16-year-old admitted to deputies that he set three homes, a business and a wooded area on fire
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The EMT allegedly exchanged sexually explicit photos and videos with the junior firefighter for several months
They received punishments ranging from reprimands, suspensions and probationary periods
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Probationary firefighter Lawrence Wasser, 23, suffered second- and third-degree burns to his hands
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The probationary firefighter was burned over 5 percent of his body after falling; four other firefighters suffered minor injuries
Trainee Keenan Smith, 26, saw a man collapse on the street and performed CPR
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Sixty retired since July with 40 in December alone; the department began restocking its ranks three years ago in anticipation of the mass retirement
Officials said Kyle Kutzke became the ringleader of impromptu frat party type shenanigans; they said his behavior could have jeopardized future funding and certification
They allegedly cheated on the final EMT exam; a firefighter who administered the test is also facing termination
Katlyn Mitchell was pregnant with firefighter Jeff Buck’s son when he was fatally injured during a porch collapse in a house fire; he never got to hear the news that he was having a son
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