Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters
Officials look at the Danville Area High School’s Fire Club as a new way to draw youth to the volunteer fire service
Firefighter Philip Clark talks career changes later in life, health hurdles and wins, and passion for the job
The leap from cadet to on-shift firefighter can be daunting; here’s how to manage those first impressions you leave and build bonds with the crew
Here’s a list of the most outstanding innovations to hit the fire service this year and a short list of those I hope to see next year
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Ask your representative to the combat health-insurance requirement for volunteer employees that work more than 30 hours per week
The fire from the car’s gas tank fueled an explosion that injured three firefighters; officials say their injuries are not life-threatening
Joshua Travis Smith, 25, died after his car went off a road and hit a cinder block entrance
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Easing families’ burdens during the holiday season is just one example of how firefighters aid their communities
Eight months later, paramedic Katherine Dwyer recalls the challenges and triumphs — including seeing her first patient featured as a survivor on local news
The firefighter, who may have fallen through an existing hole, was taken to the hospital and appears to be okay
Fire officials said the firefighters suffered minor injuries, including bumps and bruises
David Brody, 41, died after he had answered a call and became ill later at home
Not having a hand tool reduces effectiveness and speed of crucial fireground tasks
Crews placed a 24-foot ladder on the pond and a firefighter quickly scaled the ladder to the woman
Investigators believe that the academy’s oil/water separator did not correctly filter the jet fuel used for the exercise from the reclaimed water
Two firefighters climbed the tower ladder to the top of the silo to reach the victim, where they gave him oxygen and prevented him from being further buried
It was recorded by a firefighter near the scene who had a helmet cam rolling — picking up both video and audio
Terry Richard Guss slipped from the running board of a fire truck and landed on his back and struck his head on the bay floor
Fire chief: “Since day one, he was a dedicated volunteer”
The 21-year-old was working on a family owned bulldozer that exploded, leaving the majority of his body severely burned
Details of the injury and cause of death are unknown at this time
Several boulders as large as a delivery van fell hundreds of feet
The town asked for quiet and privacy on the anniversary; the community is still grieving the deaths of 20 children and six educators
The fire foundation raised enough money to give 100 children $130 in spending money
The scrappers were trying to steal pipe from the historic auto manufacturing facility
The Asst. fire chief was visiting relatives when the police officer was shot and rendered critical first aid
The flames had spread to the attic and walls by the time crews arrived; no injuries were reported
The 7-year-old boy climbed 30 feet up a tree only to find the brittle branches breaking; the boy was injured after firefighters brought him down
The money represents a portion of the proceeds from the film; the money will go toward buying much-needed gear for firefighters
Both firefighters suffered knee injuries and were taken to a hospital where they were treated and released
Bernard Shore pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct; he will never be certified as an EMT in New York again
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