Volunteer Fire Service
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It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
Michael V. Crismali, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. 2’s Firefighter of the Year for 2015, allegedly took the money between 2017 and 2019
It’s up to leadership to provide the direction and all firefighters to share the expectations that volunteers need to thrive in their role
The two passengers told police they had been drinking before the crash
Bret Holland is 1 of only 15 firefighters in the U.S. to serve on a task force assisting emergency personnel in counter-terrorism training
The chief was charged with misconduct and possession with intent to deliver marijuana
The former chief says there may be as few as five active firefighters responding
The fire chief said there were no witnesses to the rollover crash that killed Jantzen Frazier
Firefighters and politicians in New Mexico have allowed a bad situation to escalate to dangerous levels for their civilians
Jantzen Murrell Frazier, 28, was returning to the scene of a fire when the truck he was driving flipped and slammed into a power pole
Their homes had been destroyed while they were out fighting fires in the Blue Mountains
The company is experiencing a shortage of emergency medical technicians, as well as increased regulatory and training requirements for volunteers
James Morris is charged with embezzling funds intended for the operations of the fire station over a period of several years
Malaga Fire Chief Raymond Rios was fired, and deputies seized all fire department records
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The motorist is claiming the Shelby, Iowa firefighter was under the influence of drugs
He was riding on the tailboard of an antique fire truck when another crashed into him
That the West plant wasn’t inspected since 1982 throws a spotlight on how much local fire departments must rely on themselves
One dog, Dora, ran out, but the other, Jazz, and the cat, Ranger, died in the fire that destroyed most of the house
Nicknamed ‘the beast’ the truck can also be used for rescue and evacuations
Some witnesses reported smelling natural gas prior to the explosion that leveled the house; one firefighter suffered minor injuries
Their mayor said it was important for the city to step up and purchase a new pumper to replace their aging one
George Launchbaugh started his fire service career back when wet gunny sacks were the only piece of firefighting equipment available
Mark Grove, who had been with the Eaton Volunteer Fire Department for 13 years, was discovered “down and unresponsive” a week before his death
The 1-month-old “dalmatian chicken” hasn’t been named yet, but is the grand-chicken of the station’s original mascot from 1999
When it comes to your grants, here’s what to expect and what to do during the federal government shutdown
Joseph Zielinski, 25, died when his motorcycle struck a utility pole Sunday; he was pronounced dead at the scene
The flag flies at half-staff this week for firefighter Ron Keefer Sr. who was named firefighter of the year in 2012
He will pay restitution and complete 100 hours of community service
The news comes three months after the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy that left 19 men dead and more than 100 homes destroyed
Firefighters sued the city for restricting their access to the firehouse since June allegations that a FF’s 3-year-old son was molested there by a visiting teenager
The Fire Department is all volunteers and establishing EMS service was done from donations and through fundraisers