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The Watauga Democrat editor and Deep Gap firefighter the past weeks have been challenging
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
Borrowing the decision-making techniques of a military master can improve fireground decisions
People who knew the former village clerk who died in 2006 were shocked by the extent of his wealth
Nick Weaver suffered multiple back fractures and spent most of the weekend in the hospital
With smoke pouring from the kitchen window, first-arriving firefighters pulled the woman to safety
Statewide, Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter numbers have fallen 80 percent in the past 40 years
The paid on-call firefighter is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the nonprofit organization that raises money for scholarships and other activities
The firefighter fell from a third-story roof and suffered neck and back injuries
The former Texas fire chief was indicted for taking more than $100,000 from department coffers between 2008 and 2015
The radio station came to life after a storm severed power and communication between firefighters and the community
According to the firefighter, the vehicle failed to slow down at a crash-scene traffic-control area
Chicago firefighter Daniel Capuano died last year after falling down an open elevator shaft while battling a fire
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Surrounding yourself with resources and support is a great way to get a leg up on the competitive grant landscape
The International Association of Fire Chief’s VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders
The community threw a surprise party to celebrate Jon Bittner’s 50 years of service
The fire department suspended the four, who police said enjoyed the thrill of riding in fire trucks
Some passengers from the bus being treated at that hospital were in stable condition
The chief saw black smoke as he was driving by and immediately called dispatch
The chief said she is hopeful that having a female chief will inspire young girls to consider firefighting
Under the chief, an EMS division was created and there have been numerous upgrades in equipment and gear
Volunteer firefighter Jay Tyndall, 45, worked for the department for just over two years
With new grant awards comes a new twist by scammers; here’s how to not get duped
The former fire department employees are facing multiple counts of theft and conspiracy
Officials said their population has doubled and tripled in some areas; crews have been responding to 100 more calls a year
Steve Stull, 56, is still running calls and is the first firefighter to join both of his parents in the department’s hall of fame
First responders would be protected under the bill at a state level, although a similar federal bill has been proposed in Congress
The district has only one EMT staffed to run the ambulance service
The family alleges the collision didn’t kill the man, but a decision made by firefighters did
The fire triggered a massive explosion that killed 15 people, injured hundreds and left part of the small town in ruins
The teen admitted to recording pictures and video of a female paramedic; he withdrew his application after backlash
Fire officials suspect the fire was unintentionally set; no injuries were reported