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The Winslow Township Fire Department created one “super station” to deal with a decrease in firefighter staffing
Sam Sloan donated the money to the Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department to help make improvements
Reflections on leadership from an IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
Valentine Cholminski described being a firefighter as a job that comes naturally to a person
The Board of Public Safety took action after the fire chief purchased a fire truck without proper authorization
Buying consortiums are a way to save money if you don’t mind a shared set of truck specifications
Colter Berry, 28, joined the fire department in 2011 and was remembered as a dedicated member; he leaves behind his wife and 16-month-old son
It was an extremely close call, but the firefighter escaped the ball of flames uninjured
Twelve organizations will receive funding to improve their recruitment and retention efforts
Here’s a look at why treating a firefighter with high blood pressure must be handled differently than treating civilians
How firefighters can conduct home assessments to protect residents’ properties from wildfires and to become a more fire-adapted community
Derek Horneman, who was visiting his parents down the street, said he was walking his dog when he smelled smoke
Robert Barker, who hit a washing machine on his way down, was treated for lower back pain and arm pain
Kenny Woitalewicz died after trying to save an elderly woman in a house fire in 2004
Justin Speights, 20, was trying to protect a friend who was getting beat up at a New Year’s Eve party
Because motorists forget how to drive in winter weather, firefighters need to take extra safety measures on MVAs
Occupants in stacked vehicles is a challenge for extrication and stabilization; here’s how to do it safely
There are pros and cons to running calls in a big city and a small town; here’s our readers’ advice to those aspiring to a career in firefighting
Charles Adam Jr., 47, became ill and momentarily lost consciousness while participating in a search and rescue exercise
Radios, SCBA packs, an air compressor, chain saws and a 50-inch TV were stolen
The firefighter and his family escaped unharmed, but their house was declared a total loss the week before Christmas
Jeffery Lanford, 54, was charged with a felony count of unlawful wounding and a misdemeanor count of leaving the scene of injury
The arrest comes after suspicious fires have plagued the area since August
Here are three steps to train firefighters to be comfortable in the spotlight and not need to be in it
Whether using hydrants or tank dumps, pre-incident planning is critical to making sure there’s enough water for any fire
Jayliel Vega Batista was last seen about 11 p.m. Thursday after wandering away from a New Year’s Eve party barefoot and coatless
Justin Speights, 20, was trying to protect a friend who was getting beat up at a New Year’s party
The board approved charging neighboring fire departments between $1,000 and $5,000 for every two-hour stint a Metro fire truck spends responding to a fire outside its boundaries
One Missouri fire district has made more than 100 rescues by boat since the flooding began
Winning and losing on both fields of play have more in common than you might think, while the stakes for one are much higher
Violators were fined just 4 percent of the time, down from 10 percent when the drought was declared four years ago
Chief David Kray, 70, retired in early December after 30 years as chief and almost 50 years on the fire department
Crews cited frustration with the fire district that oversaw the department and the demands of training and department upkeep