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Both men suffered facial injuries, and Stowe Fire Chief Matthew Chapman is facing charges of simple assault and harassment
Speaking up about what’s really happening when volunteer departments can’t meet service expectations
“Completely broken heart": Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Capt. Mike Reid announced the death of his son Chief Zachary P. Reid
The sign suffered a little damage, but fire officials said it will be repaired and remounted at the firehouse
A combination of manmade forces are undermining volunteer fire departments’ ability to survive
He shattered his left knee, fractured his right kneecap and broke his femur in two places
Firefighter Charlie Wallace was struck while directing traffic in front of a firehouse
The 6-foot-tall cutout was stolen from the station while firefighters were at the scene of an accident
If approved, the city would shut down its current firehouse that’s under investigation after a treasurer stole money
If adopted, the cuts will impact fire grant programs and the United States Fire Administration
At the root of the complex issue are what services are needed and how to deliver and pay for them
After serving his prison term, he’ll have six months of house arrest and will have to repay the money he stole
Agencies joined forces to transport him by ambulance from Houston to San Antonio, with brothers and sisters saluting him on the way
A frayed propane line leaked and was ignited by the station’s heating system
Fire chief: “The town has a serious problem for snow removal. Not that there isn’t a solution, but it’s going to be a challenge.”
Chief Mike “Coop” Cooper was the longest-serving volunteer firefighter in the department’s history
The woman is one of five volunteer firefighters accused of starting five fires so they could put them out
Illinois state fire marshal’s office has been called in to investigate the recent fires
The court sided with the municipality in the two-year battle over control of volunteer fire assets and personnel
Fire chief: “It was only me serving the department, and, if something went south, I didn’t want to be held liable for anything.”
Leslie “Les” Fryman was a passenger in a tanker responding to a structure fire when he went unresponsive
Richard Donald Francisco II falsely identified himself as the commanding officer with the Prince George’s County Fire Department
Chief Jay Adams said it was “pretty emotional” putting out a fire in the house where he grew up; the house was a total loss
Fire Chief Michael Haines had served with the department since 1973
Julius Hatfield said his resignation stems from “negative scrutiny” on the department
Cliff Sanders, 55, died of a stroke; this is the first line of duty death for the department
Shore-based water rescues are tricky business, understanding and practicing these three principals will increase the odds of success
In this incident, command was never established nor was any type of incident action plan developed and communicated to personnel
Fire stations are needed to protect unincorporated areas of the parish
The fire chief said it is amazing the cat survived inside the burning house for three hours
Fire Chief Eric Wendt said he was the only member of the 12-person department who was not suspended
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The association was under scrutiny after a former fire chief and assistant chief forged checks and made fake invoices