Riots
The riots topic presents lessons learned from major protests, like the Ferguson riots in 2014, and the violence after the death of George Floyd in 2020. Firefighter training centering on safety can help first responders prepare for responding to violence during riots. Get insight into training for 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.
The department details what its members faced that day and thank DC police for their work to protect the U.S. Capitol
Sanford Firefighter Andrew Williams pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and faces up to 6 months in prison
The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured
The nonprofit has set a goal of $130,000 to go toward outfitting every city firefighter with body armor and helmets
The department reportedly issued the order to its members amidst ongoing demonstrations in New York City
Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel is retiring after 41 years with the department
Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache
IAFF Local 82 President Mark Lakosky questioned Chief John Fruetel’s decision to not call in reinforcements and to allow buildings to burn
Several firefighters have faced consequences following protest-related posts on social media, but some cite their right to free speech as protection
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
The acronyms, which stand for Black Lives Matter and All Cops Are Bastards, were painted on stone markers and sidewalks at the memorial
Lincoln Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky said the decision to share the post referencing the shooting of looters “was made in haste”
Duty speaks louder than words, and we must do what we were sworn to do –protect the lives of everyone
How firefighters are being impacted by the protests and riots following the death of George Floyd
The would-be robber saw chainsaws but fled the scene without taking anything
How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets
South Lane County Fire & Rescue released a statement saying its fire chief’s Facebook was hacked and taken down after a news station’s report
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
Antifa has become one of the most prominent militant groups at protests
Officials said the department saw about 24 structure fires in a 24-hour period and at least 14 fires have been ruled as arsons
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Division Chief Kent Davis about an alarming incident during recent protests as well as the department’s use of Police Assist Companies
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
The suspects allegedly destroyed city-owned property, including a construction trailer, according to investigators
During an emotional news conference, Chief Will Smith described how officers had to force their way through a crowd to clear a path for the fire department
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
Rosa Roncales is charged with felony rioting and linked to incidents that caused over $100,000 in damage
Along with a man who was critically injured, paramedics said two other people and six police officers suffered minor injuries
Six businesses and several cars were torched; one shooting victim was extricated in an armored vehicle
The requests are for overtime, equipment costs and other expenses claimed by about 30 public agencies and volunteer fire companies in 16 of Maryland’s 23 counties
Donta Betts on why he tried to torch a police car: “I figured I did all this because that was my period of time to go wild on the police.”
They’re also donating a total of $100,000 to funds established to help recovery from the riots
Greg Bailey, 22, was charged with obstructing firefighting operations, malicious destruction of property and reckless endangerment