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Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach rejected allegations of insubordination, misinformation and creating division, arguing the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board’s claims lack evidence as it moves to terminate his contract
A veteran firefighter testified he flagged smoldering areas days before embers from the Lachman fire reignited into the blaze that killed 12.
Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 hired Gaffney Bennett after Norwich shut the company down over a Unified Command agreement
Kristin Crowley alleges Bass shifted blame for the deadly wildfire response, retaliated against her for speaking out about budget cuts and demoted her to protect the mayor’s political standing
Franklin County’s first female captain claims she was forced to resign after years of complaints about harassment, retaliation and systemic bias against women
The proposed Halo Act would criminalize interfering with Kentucky firefighters, EMTs and law enforcement within 25 feet after a warning
Yantic, Taftville, Occum and Laurel Hill departments allege the Norwich city manager and fire chief exceeded their authority by imposing a unified command policy
Norwich public works employees drove away fire apparatus after the city shut down Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1
A former Baltimore County paramedic is facing criminal charges after investigators say he contaminated colleagues’ food and fire department property, prompting a months-long investigation and his arrest without bond
Detailing how the first-arriving unit should take command, perform an initial size-up, and communicate with dispatch and other responding units
Four Jacksonville firefighters have been booked on misdemeanor criminal mischief after paintballs struck vehicles and investigators found paint and spent shells at a LaVilla station
The hiring of Craig Buckley comes as the Kansas City Fire Department confronts employee lawsuits, morale issues and concerns from community leaders over equity and leadership
Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
Former Jackson firefighter Annie Wallen accepted an $85,000 settlement, ending a federal lawsuit alleging harassment, unequal treatment and lack of proper gear
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
A 5-year driving ban, claims of interference and dueling accusations have pushed Liberty Township and the Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Company into a legal showdown
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
A homeowner says the Wagener Fire Department didn’t respond to his house fire, but officials say the property was outside the department’s reduced coverage area as funding concerns persist
Families of wildfire victims say trauma, illness and suicide followed the Palisades Fire, filing lawsuits that name Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and other agencies as responsible
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
After more than a decade of joint rescues and wildfire response, Bernalillo County firefighters were ousted from the Metro Air Support Unit following a policy change allowing off-duty cannabis use
A 19-year-old Marion County rookie says co-workers restrained, beat and waterboarded him during his second shift while trying to force his phone passcode, prompting firings and criminal charges
A total of 10 Marion County Fire employees have been fired following an alleged violent hazing incident at Station 21, as the FD works to address its workplace culture and rebuild public trust
A newly updated policy will allow Howard County firefighters to use medical cannabis while off duty in 2026, with safeguards in place to address safety, testing and fitness for duty
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Lansing will not renew Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant’s contract as the city faces a civil rights lawsuit accusing him of discriminatory conduct toward a female firefighter
A Clay County judge revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter, citing repeated violations tied to a felony DWI case
Understanding liability issues regarding patient transport, confined-space assistance and emergency intersection entry
Philadelphia Fire Department’s second-highest-ranking official has been demoted amid probes, as the city faces scrutiny for withholding records
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