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Fred Fedeler, 67, was a volunteer with the Chester Fire Department
ATCEMS performed multiple water rescues, and a volunteer firefighter in Oklahoma activated tornado warning sirens
Daniel Keener said he used his role as Bethany Pike VFD treasurer to divert funds, which he spent on concert tickets, credit card payments and jewelry
Officials said the situation will be corrected when the 911 system is fixed
The move is part of a gradual process to transition the town into the city
The firefighters took the day off trading their firefighting duties to trim bushes, trees and pull weeds
Brendan McDonough is expected to shed light on what he heard on the radio before the crew was overcome by the fire
The money laundering charges state that he improperly deposited money into the petty cash fund in order to use the money for his personal use
Authorities found evidence that squatters had been living in the house; the fire is considered suspicious
Firefighter Luke Caldwell left his own home and drove his car to the house to help the woman trapped inside
Authorities said the vehicle has running boards and alloy hubcaps, and appears to have a decal on the rear bumper
Witnesses placed volunteer firefighter Carl Rehm at the scene of a brush fire; he admitted to starting others
Knowing the difference between what you need and what you want will make you a smarter shopper when it is time to buy your next engine
We had to double check to make sure these actually existed; here are some of the hilarious responses
It is any firefighter’s worst nightmare and it happens more often than you would think
Many families have deep roots in the fire service; here’s one family that kept their fire service family tradition alive
Jamie and Teresa Kuchyt’s marriage of two firefighting families gives them an incredible combined 150 years of service with the fire company
They spent a few days in a mock hoarder house and learned how to cut through the clutter
They will rebuild their firehouse, but for now they’re just taking the devastation one day at a time
In 1995, he was thrown from a fire truck that was responding to a building alarm; he was never able to walk again
Training on duty, proper lifting motions and physical ability testing are hot-button issues that science is addressing
The station’s mutual aid partners say they are more than ready to pick up the slack
Their objection to the new rules is about information-sharing requirements and the need for more firefighter training
The firefighters were transported by ambulance to a hospital for smoke inhalation and exhaustion
Three firefighters, their patient and a family member were able to escape the ambulance and cross to dry ground
After the shock of hearing his own address dispatched, he radioed that no one was in the home
Firefighters with conceal-carry permits disarmed the intoxicated gunman; several children and civilians were at the firehouse during the ordeal
Lt. Ali Taqi, an 18-year fire service veteran, is one of four physicians on the task force and responded to the World Trade Center attacks
He was able to get his two children out just in time; only his son was hurt, suffering a burn to his face
Dennis Swenson was awakened by his pager requesting response for a fire; he told a neighbor he was going back in for his mother
The report found the fire department’s relief association ignored recommendations to properly document expenditures
He was charged with masked armed robbery, larceny and assault with a dangerous weapon
The move would help cut response times; the departments hope to raise money for full-time firefighters through more donations