Volunteer Fire Service
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East Dover Fire Company District Chief Brian Sauers went into cardiac arrest while battling the blaze
Clintonville Firefighter Justin Williams, 25, was severely injured after being struck by an “out-of-control vehicle,” officials said
Whitehall Assistant Fire Chief Jim Brooks Jr. died four months after suffering a ruptured aorta while on duty
Current state and county payments fall woefully shy of what’s needed to sustain departments
Fire department saved for 6 years to build debt-free fire station
The former volunteer has been charged with starting a church fire and wildfire
Smoldering debris from four destroyed condo buildings too dangerous for residents living in six unharmed buildings
Focusing on the positives will help attract new, or old, benefactor
2 departments feel that some state highway patrol troopers are disregarding safety protocols
Coordinated response efforts, efforts of volunteer firefighters averted tragedy during Long Island fire
Firefighter Christopher Kerns, 26, worked at both Berea and Mount Vernon Fire Departments
Weight and condition of middle-aged man, along with large amount of ‘accumulated property’ in 2-story home, prevented ambulance rescue
Volunteer firefighter went door-to-door to give notice but didn’t reach 3 homes because their driveways were blocked
Doctors are trying to figure out whether incident damaged Eric Nehl’s lungs
Chief Kenny Fox died from injuries sustained when roof of burning bar and grill collapsed on him
Bill would expand protections against being fired from day jobs if firefighters miss work or are late because of emergency call
No 31-cent scoop this April will impact volunteer fire departments
After Hurricane Katrina the volunteer department was left with only a pick up truck and small pump
Roof collapse at a Saturday morning fire in Tennessee take the life of one volunteer firefighter and injures two others.
The driver of the other vehicle was cited for causing the accident; the firefighter was not injured
Incentive program for retaining volunteer firefighters includes associate’s degree reimbursement
Trash included several metal barrels, sheets of plywood, tables, chairs, wooden pallets, rotting sofas
Fire inadvertently caused local volunteer firefighter to slip from bridge, fall to his death
Although all 5 departments in county apparently support billing, only 1 department is planning to exercise the right
The man had three prior convictions for fire-related incidents in the 1990s
The current volunteer fire chief would likely be demoted to captain or assistant chief
First charged with setting church fire, firefighter now accused of setting wildland fires
Former captain says resignations were for various reasons, not organized walk-out
Grants totaling nearly $20,000 given to volunteer fire departments, ambulance squads, first responder units
15 volunteer departments allegedly misused state grant funds, made unauthorized purchases in last fiscal year
During interview with investigators, he admitted having sex with 13-year-old girl 4 to 6 times
Fire-scene video can be a great teaching tool, but one that is filled with peril
The 2 were dismissed from the fire department over their connection to the fire, no motive has been established