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New Hope FFs followed their chief and resigned over what they call a hostile work environment and an order to return from a mutual-aid call
The Town of Watertown asks the City of Watertown for fire assistance while the town becomes a combination FD
“I have less people to do more work” Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said about finances and low career and volunteer staffing
Police found gas cans, a firefighter’s hat and vests inside the man’s car
Firefighter Tyron Weston, 51, fell ill on July 3 and was on his way to recovery when he died Sunday morning
Trucks and some equipment inside the building were saved; the fire department is still open
Capt. Alan Hicks, who had helped fight a house fire the night before, died at the station before his shift ended
The man stole the radios while taking a station tour with his family; he said he stole them because he wanted to listen to calls
The career firefighter, visiting to run an Ironman race the same weekend as the blaze, ‘felt the need to jump in’
Fire Chief Joe Roy, 46, suffered a severe laceration to his right arm, a broken left shoulder blade, a severe gash in the back of his head and a minor tear in his spleen
Six other firefighters were also inside when the truck suffered a mechanical issue and rolled over several times
Fire Chief Bryan Cathey is doing much better and is recovering in the intensive care unit
Hinal Patel, 22, was also a member of a volunteer fire company; she was planning on attending medical school in the fall
Static electricity caused one of the fireworks to explode in a firefighter’s hands; two others were injured
A total of 25 fire departments were put on probation after being cited for not meeting state requirements in the last two years
Nicholas Hemingway, 23, was honored during funeral services Thursday; he went into cardiac arrest at the firehouse at the end of his shift
Volunteer firefighter Adam Glaze remains in the hospital after undergoing surgery and skin grafts
Official: “Their culture doesn’t allow them to have a mixed gender response, but there’s lots of times when men are away on business ... which leaves them quite vulnerable.”
At least four buildings have been deemed a total loss; no injuries were reported
The first helicopter was unable to land because the blades were spreading the fire; another helicopter was brought in and crews used a rope and harness
The department has suspended him twice from his post as chief; his reinstatement comes with strict restrictions
The video has more than 100,000 views and 2,074 shares on Facebook
Fabric of Fire Service winner Pete Villasuso created an autism-awareness program for his fire department after his son was diagnosed with the disorder in 2012
The department went into service with a dozen new members, a new chief and lingering legal issues from previously serving fire officials
It was the mayor who decided not to provide mutual aid; the chief said his firefighters were ready and willing
Officials said some residential buildings caught fire; a firefighter was treated at the scene for a hand injury
Christopher Douglas was struck by a motorist responding to a crash on a highway on July 5, 2013
Another bill would also increase fines and make jail time possible for drone use that interferes with firefighting efforts
It has been more than four months since her husband, George Kavanaugh, was killed in a hit-and-run crash in front of a firehouse
The chief’s son was in his private car in the fire station’s parking lot when he found the gun and discharged it; no one was hurt and no charges were filed
The two-story apartment building was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene
Some, including the assistant chief, say the hired consultants did not conduct a proper investigation and never looked for wrong doings
Nicholas Hemingway, 23, reported feeling sick earlier in the day; he previously served with several volunteer fire companies