Volunteer Fire Service
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Developing a firefighter recruitment plan starts with getting real about why people aren’t joining the fire department
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
Barneveld volunteer firefighters were on the roof trying to remove snow minutes before the collapse
Capt. George Anthony Matis Jr., 21, was charged with criminal homicide after his firearm discharged inside the fire station
David Ley died Thanksgiving day after a diving incident off the coast of Florida
Jake McPeak, 41, was charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and unlawful theft after stealing flags from four different counties
Police stated junior firefighter Parker Hess was shot when Capt. George Matis Jr. removed his legally owned gun from a holster and it fired
Sandra Morris Zitterkopf, 55, has been relieved of duty without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Former Vernon Fire Chief Merle L. Nell, 78, served the department for 51 years.
George Matis Jr., 21, has been charged with criminal homicide after shooting and killing 16-year-old firefighter Parker Hess.
David Ley was diving off the coast of Florida Thanksgiving morning when he fell ill.
Patrick Hardison suffered severe burns to his face when he was trapped in a fire 15 years ago.
Officials opened an investigation when it was discovered that several deposits never made it into the company’s bank account.
Mike Bramhall, 23, found out he needed a double lung transplant in March, and underwent the surgery in August
Tiffany Urresti was a former hospital ER nurse who dreamed for years of working as a flight nurse
Danyl Michael Paul Graumann is accused of setting five fires, causing thousands of dollars in damage
Rodney Collett, 41, suffered head and arm injuries after a tree limb fell and struck an apparatus
Fire Chief Keith Weaver was terminated for taking a ladder truck outside the municipality for a firefighter’s funeral
The firefighter suffered burns to his back, hand and arms; he was taken to a hospital and then transferred to a burn unit
Jason and Melissa McAlister had gone for a drive with their 8-month-old and 2-year-old, and got stuck when the road gave way
A driver pulled out a gun and pointed it at the firefighter; he demanded the firefighter hand over his department radio and keys
The bride, rather than being upset, thanked the firefighters for serving and protecting
Pineville firefighter Richard Sheltra, 20, died of smoke inhalation while batting a shopping mall fire
Despite his termination, Thomas Foote can still volunteer as a firefighter with the department
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
Fire service insiders explain the threats and opportunities they see when the incoming administration and Congress take charge
About two dozen deputies and firefighters took part in the rescue; the teen suffered a head injury but was able to walk
Leonel Caso filed the suit against the department, stating he was the victim of harassment, including being called derogatory terms because of his Hispanic heritage
Colleagues speculated that fire Lt. Andrew Baldinger, 42, may have been motivated to rob the bank by mounting medical bills
The firefighter resigned from the department weeks after the incident, raising questions surrounding the department’s response
Firefighter and police officer Scott Bashioum is remembered as a family man who “was born to help people”
A medical examiner will perform an autopsy to determine Samuel Horn’s cause of death
Tens of thousands of acres of forest have burned; at least 20 wildfires in North Carolina are being investigated as arson
