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
Officials said Robert Pattison brought the watermelon topped with a bow when he came to introduce himself to his new colleagues
Police said Capt. George Matis, Jr. and junior firefighter Parker Hess were inside a station office when Matis’s gun discharged
The firefighter’s written exam covers everything from a math skills review to a personality assessment
The captain was guiding the firefighter on how to cut a ventilation hole into the roof when it gave way
In Michael Zier’s honor, firefighters put a thin red line across their engine, hung up a wreath and put his gear out on display
Dane Smothers Jr., 28, has been a firefighter for about two months; his injuries were described as traumatic
Brock Trimmer, Sebastian Zlotkavski and Ronnie Simone used their paramedic training to quickly jump into action
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The experience has been so positive for two juveniles that they are now junior firefighters
Rene Gonzales was only two months on the job and driving home when he spotted a burning car
Thane “Bobby” Lucas was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck
Officials said an underage female junior firefighter performed CPR on a patient that later died
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Life-changing experiences can occur regardless of how long you’ve been on the job
Thane Lucas, 15, was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck
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He was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck; his firefighter brother tried to save his life
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Lucas Patchen’s coach wouldn’t let him play in a game since he missed the team’s bus
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Clint Mitchell said he joined the department because he wants to help others; Antonio Apolinar said he wants to make his daughter proud
Kenneth Fraser was driving home from work when he saw the man on the overpass; he shared his own struggles in an attempt to connect with the man
Amy Dimmery, 34, was driving home from responding to a call when she and her husband were involved in car crash
Police stated junior firefighter Parker Hess was shot when Capt. George Matis Jr. removed his legally owned gun from a holster and it fired
George Matis Jr., 21, has been charged with criminal homicide after shooting and killing 16-year-old firefighter Parker Hess.
A fire lieutenant was also suspended for a month and placed on a one-year probation
Xavier Allen Jr., 23, collapsed after an agility test and never regained consciousness
