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Supporters of the new law believe it will improve recruitment and retention of volunteers
“The FEMA people said they’d never been treated so well or eaten food as good as they had here,” Wren Firefighter Cheryl Mays said
Aging fire trucks and a cancelled contract have forced firefighters to sometimes respond in an SUV
The rescue truck was on its way back to the station when it ran off a road and rolled onto its side
Firefighter Craig Buccieri collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at the scene; he was revived by medics en route to the hospital
Volunteer firefighter Kurtis Cook wrote that Charleston church shooter, Dylann Roof, “needs to be praised for the good deed he has done”
They were treated for smoke inhalation; the department lost two rigs and three inflatable boats in the fire
Defying a traditional father-son role, young women firefighters are carrying on a family tradition and making their fathers proud
The focus was on making good-tasting alternatives to the 600-calorie cheeseburger
In his 56 years as a volunteer firefighter a lot has happened; had his son and asst. chief not died, he’d have retired by now
Lt. Chris Keene was accused of 15 fire department violations, including sexual harassment and abusive language
Former Deputy Chief Michael Reason was convicted of theft and additional charges of unauthorized use of moveables and filing false public records
Capt. Leo Lashock’s home was destroyed in the fire, but his neighbors made sure to grab his 17 sled dogs
The firefighter was flown to a hospital with a head injury; he’s expected to make a full recovery
Mitchell Morreale, 45, has been suspended from the department in the wake of the accusations
Laziness, arrogance and apathy are often masks for incompetence; not identifying and fixing the root cause can jeopardize firefighter safety
Civilians don’t understand that water delivery takes time; firefighters must train on that process so as not to create additional delay
The former volunteer firefighter responded to a call for help; he began CPR on an unresponsive man and revived him before EMS arrived
Another 300 firefighters are joining the effort to battle wildfires threatening rural communities north and south of Anchorage
For the company officer, having a dashcam in the rig can provide proof of wrongdoing, serve as a training tool and change driver behavior
The department uses the cameras to teach new volunteers about what to do while on a call and also for promotion purposes
The two-week-old fawn, now named Smokey, suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation
The emergency action is a stop-gap as the town has no fire protection since a dispute led to firefighter firings and leaves of absence
Harold Ambrosius, 89, served as a volunteer for 26 years; the cause of the fire is under investigation
There have been no reports of any serious injuries in connection with either wildfire
Researchers are taking on the monumental task of finding a verifiable, measurable method for removing contaminants for firefighting turnout gear
Intimidated by the revised grant application, many needy fire departments are not going after available money; here’s how to quell those fears
The plan comes because of financial reasons, but also due to the growing need of emergency medical services in the area
Seven homes were evacuated but no one was injured; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the rupture
The volunteer firefighter was struck in the face as a firework was light; he was badly burned
The department sued the town after it cancelled the contract for fire protection; a decision is two weeks away
The Ind. volunteer department did not expect the 2004 truck, declared surplus by the U.S. Air Force, to be packed with about $40,000 in gear
Whether hydraulic, pneumatic or electric, each extrication tool power source has advantages and disadvantages; here’s how they break down