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Fire departments across the state work to increase staffing during a growing demand for services
The documentary has a clear message for the fire service: You need to understand your community and be willing to make changes
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
Chief Ben Terry was in the ER for treatment, but removed his IV and left the hospital against medical advice
Chief William Bilinski has custom painted fire helmet shields for those in the fire service for over 14 years
Aside from gloves and hoods, look for the next NFPA 1971 to tackle moisture penetration into coats and pants
Fire chiefs should be on the tiller of the “good ship” fire service, with fire boards relegated to the daunting and underappreciated job of rowing
Volunteer fire chiefs explore if, when and how service and training levels should be pared back
Fire chiefs can stimulate inner motivation through affirmation and frequent reminders to volunteers that their service is valued
Some of the most successful recruiters, both inside and outside the fire service, offer their tips to get more volunteer firefighters in the door
One firefighter said six or seven calls since their resignation have gone unanswered
Customers said the employees were disrespectful, saying that volunteer firefighters were “fake” since they didn’t have a uniform to wear as proof
His accounts were hacked by a woman in California who used his late father’s credentials to falsely verify his death
Always keep in mind to handle civilian complaints or concerns with poise and respect — no matter how ridiculous they sound
They sold out of their 300 meals at their annual Pork Chop and Chicken Dinner fundraiser; the chief said they’ll have enough to buy the helmets after raising $6,000
Jerry Jackson Jr., 49, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the four-vehicle wreck
Crews promised the 4-year-old pizza and a ride on their fire truck if he would step in the rescue loop to pull him out of the hole
At the time of the fire, Travis Boyd, also a paramedic, was fired for reasons unrelated to the fire
Officials refused to identify the former chief or say how many firefighters resigned
The department’s inability to meet state-required staffing levels during daytime hours has landed it on probation
Surgeons said Chief Hale is improving after sustaining multiple stab wounds; they could not save his left eye
The fire chief said the trip served as a bonding moment not only among fathers and children, but among the young firefighters
Some 45 firefighters fought the blaze, and their efforts were complicated by the lack of fire hydrants or a ready water supply at the site
The most profound loss on that fateful day in 2001 was the loss of family
Like big fire needs big water, big containers of smoke need big air; here’s a closer look at those units
Chief Bradley Phillips resigned after months of questions about his leadership from residents, city leaders and within the fire division
The fire chief and other firefighters said they would not respond to anymore call-outs until the issue is resolved, leaving just two people to respond in the area
Fire chief Brandon Hale, 34, is currently undergoing surgery; his condition is not known at this time
Authorities started making arrests in April after allegations surfaced that firefighters used a sausage to assault a colleague
The firefighters allege Chief George Fernandez is responsible for the department deteriorating and a hostile work environment
Fire departments are easy targets for criticism; fire chiefs need to know how, when, why and if to respond
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Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr reflects on her historic rise to the top of IAFC, what she intends to do now and the state of the fire service
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