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Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
As a fire officer, there are times you’ll have to be a referee between firefighters and not properly playing the role will only worsen the conflict
At 29 years old, Danielle Rose is also the youngest chief to serve in the department
The funds will be used to purchase wildland gear, equipment and all-terrain and utility vehicles
Gail Cesternino was married to the chief of the department when she allegedly stole the money
Town officials said the department went $75,000 over budget last year and don’t know where the money is going
Another firefighter can be heard telling the firefighter that he’s on fire
The firefighters were responding to a structure fire when the crash occurred
Officials said they would be allowed to carry in restricted areas only
Brett McBride started smelling smoke after he arrived home from working a shift
Kevin Swain and John Ulmschneider were responding to a medical call when a homeowner opened fire
Video showed firefighters in a rescue bucket talking with the passengers, none of whom appeared to be in distress
Chief Brian Schmitt was under fire for not meeting the town’s firefighting certification requirements
Volunteer fire crews would have basic training but wouldn’t have specialized training, which could be provided through mutual aid
Deputy Chief Chuck Hipple said some parents “just can’t seem to let the kids have fun”
Newly appointed Fire Chief Will Pryor said he will replace the firefighters if they do not return to duty immediately
Charles “Rick” Gentilcore, 52, leaves behind a wife and a son
Jake Slater, 21, received first- and second-degree burns to over 70 percent of his body
Getting the right amount of water to the fire quickly may mean not doing what’s always been done
Andrea Manske, 23, died in a 2011 car crash; her family donated four thermal imaging cameras as well as a Smart Board for training
There are 35 volunteers today, down from 145 five years ago and 220 in 2010
Officials said James H. Yiengst, 72, was one of the most active firefighters in the county
Volunteer firefighter James H. Yiengst, 72, was a 55-year veteran
After the incident, organizations offered donations for a new pair of boots
A firefighter arrived on scene in his personal vehicle to help with a grass fire
The bill would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder”
The sudden distancing between the department and the dive team is rooted in a lawsuit filed this week
Chief Steven Gillespie was driving a truck that struck a guardrail, which caused damage to the road and another car
A woman stole a vehicle after a firefighter stopped to help put out her car fire
Richard Hixon served with the Ensign Fire Department for about four years
Officials credited volunteer and full-time firefighters from six departments with saving 45 structures in the fire’s path
The union can negotiate the minimum number of firefighters on a shift, because it has a direct impact on safety
