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An estimated 2 million gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire in Sterling
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
Charles Erickson joined the department when he was 16 and then became an EMT because there were only a few in the area
Korri-Don Jones, 29, is one of six firefighters arrested in early 2015 on suspicion of starting fires and then responding to put them out, in what investigators at the time called a “fire cult.”
A water pipe above the truck burst and put the fire out, but by the time staff discovered the situation, the building was filled with smoke
Board members won’t say why they fired the chief except that they were overwhelmingly in favor of the decision
Here are eight steps to making “one for all and all for one” improvements to firefighter health and safety
The 34-year-old had an apparent medical emergency; despite medics’ efforts, he died at the emergency department
Michael Klein is accused of stealing more than $5 million over a span of 13 years
Nobody wants to crash the department rig, but it happens; here’s a plan for what to do before and after a crash
The trucks, also called “patrols,” can carry up to 200 gallons of water and 10 gallons of fire-resistant gel or foam
While funding for next year’s grants is on track, the entire program is set to expire; here’s how to keep them alive
The station fire will cost the department hundreds of thousands of dollars
The volunteer chief is accused of punching the 22-year-old man in the face after smashing his car
Deep, continuous cuts to the budget prompted the chief and 18 firefighters to resign en mass
Capt. Bradley Long, 28, died Monday during a recovery operation for the body of a swimmer who disappeared last Sunday
Four volunteer fire departments and other agencies rescued the cow that fell 400 feet down a hill
David “Fuji” Fraijo had been a volunteer firefighter for four years in Colton, Oregon
After being treated at the scene, the firefighter was taken to a burn unit for further treatment.
Nick Weaver fell off a roof while battling a fire, breaking his back and suffering multiple injuries
Though many municipalities provide their volunteer fire departments with financial assistance, Emmaus issues firefighters payroll checks and W-2 tax forms
Investigators found nearly 50 plants in a grow room; an electrical malfunction is the suspected cause
The shift from landlines to mobile lines has been a nightmare for locating 911 callers; technology is starting to offer up solutions
Video message to his wife: “It’s only a home babe. Love you. I’m safe.”
The volunteer department reversed its decision to dissolve and agreed to partner with the city to hire paid staff
Five cyclists were killed and four others were injured when a man in a pickup truck smashed into the group
The diving gear used by Capt. Bradley Long will be a central focus of the investigation
The 28-year-old Capt. was one of three divers who experienced trouble underwater
Worst-case scenario planning and hands-on training is great way to mix things up while honing basic skills
The chief was relieved to find that the fire was only next to his house, which was the only address available
Nearly 25 firefighters from six departments responded to the blaze
Two departments are try to save money by layoffs, attrition and not filling expired SAFER hires
Career and volunteer firefighters allege that the promotion process is fixed to favor preferred candidates, some with little experience