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Survey respondents resoundingly recommend a career in the fire service – a vital stat amid growing recruitment challenges
“This legislation will add another tool for our members to use when recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMS providers,” said FASNY’s Michael Krummenacker
Carroll County Fire & EMS Director Michael Robinson Sr. said he plans to hire up to 240 employees in the next two years
The ubiquitous mobile camera and platforms for sharing video means a fire department’s tactics and reputation are under constant, and sometimes unfair, scrutiny
During his recovery, every firefighter throughout the department signed a T-shirt wishing him a speedy recovery
Recently fired firefighters say the training books have been cooked to bring more state training money into the department
A tip about drug use at the fire station prompted a six-month undercover operation
St. James’ 42-year veteran died after responding to a school fire alarm
Fire Chief Cox is a 30-year veteran who began as a volunteer firefighter
“I’ve been around firefighting for over 30 years and this is one of the toughest fires I’ve ever seen in a grain structure.”
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
The study suggested that these disorders are linked to risk for car accidents and poor health
After examining data, NFPA researchers said 65,880 firefighters were injured on the job in 2013
Michael Arnold turned himself into the police; he was booked on one count of simple battery
The two went into the residence, entered the bedroom that was thick with smoke, and pulled the man to safety
Richard “Bo” Bradham Jr., 29, was on his motorcycle when a driver of a pickup turned into the wrong lane
The four-wheeler apparently flipped as Chief David Matheney drove it and he suffered a head injury
Officer Mark Kimsey said he’d still be sitting in the car if 17-year-old Joe Chambers hadn’t intervened
Both men said they resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
Firefighters and other local volunteers worked on replacing the roof of the 34-year-old home
A rifle that had been placed in an upright position against their vehicle fell over, discharged when it hit the ground, and hit both of his legs
If they win the $1 million prize money, firefighters plan to use it for much-needed firefighting gear
A stray round struck Chief Johnny Maynard in the throat; his injuries are non-life threatening
A teen volunteer firefighter and another man are being credited with saving the life of a police officer trapped inside a burning cruiser
While the number of volunteers has remained the same, their availability has fallen and the call volume has doubled
Thought to be contained, the landfill fire has burned for more than five days
Friends, family and colleagues will gather to pay tribute to a great firefighter, fire chief, photographer and friend of the fire service
The budget will now only pay for basic operating costs such as insurance, electricity and gas
Chief Paul Perrotti, 47, is accused of using fire department money to pay for unauthorized personal expenses
The man stepped out in the middle of the four-lane road in front of the fire truck; the driver of the rig will not be charged
Surviving a line-of-duty death as a cohesive department is not easy; we must acknowledge the loss and the heartache and seek support from others
Batt. Chief Lowell Strock fell nearly 20 feet from a ladder while performing maintenance on a station heater