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“Our hearts are broken,” said both the VDOF and the Haysi Volunteer Fire Department, where Rocky S. Wood served as chief
The Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department has been without a crew since last summer
Paul Cloutier served with Webster Fire/Rescue and volunteered with the Muddy Brook Fire Department
Firefighter: “It was a rewarding feeling once we realized we could make a traumatic experience into a good one that she will remember.”
The bill would remove a state law barring anyone older than 45 from becoming a volunteer firefighter; they would still be denied pension participation
Numerous attempts were made to revive 42-year-old Firefighter Andrew Zalme
Two firefighters were ejected and three had to be extricated; two are in critical condition and three are in serious condition
Fire chief said fog, early hour and grassy area made it a “needle in a haystack search”
The order makes mandatory a 40 mph train speed limit in high-risk urban areas for all trains carrying flammable liquids
Firefighters from across the country are expected to honor 14-year veteran firefighter Steven Ackerman
From health and wellness research, to roadside safety to community safety, CFSI education sessions hit important points
Charles Gardner was not authorized to do inspections and has been fired; he was charged with three counts of criminal trespassing
The firefighter was wearing protective gear but the chemical powder got inside his coat sleeve, causing the burn
They both suffered minor injuries and were said to be wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash
Brady Fraley’s pickup truck overturned several times and he was ejected; a passenger suffered minor injuries
Gary Lee Philpot, 34, was released from duty because he did not comply with the terms of his probationary status
The boy just needed some encouragement to climb back down; they ended up not having to use a ladder
The department will officially close June 30; surrounding departments will cover their area
Fire chief: “He was a good person, good firefighter and a hardworking young man.”
The department will be provided a 50-year lease as long as they continue to operate throughout the life of the agreement
A citizen complained that the district failed to file minutes of a recent meeting for the second time in less than a year
Officials decided not to disband the volunteer department and to keep it operating for another 90 days; an interim fire chief was appointed
Nine volunteer firefighters worked for 45 minutes to rescue the injured rider
Valley Springs Firefighter Steven Ackerman was found in the basement after being unaccounted for following an evacuation order
Some fire departments and schools were included in proposal to Time Warner, others were left out
If Chief Robertson complies with the conditions, the assault charge also will be dismissed
Grants can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities, new equipment purchase, debt reduction and training and certification of staff
After refusing to boost the pay the board reversed itself and will now pay an additional $5 per meeting and training session
The chief said they drained their reserves and savings for expenses such as maintaining the building and vehicles and keeping rescue equipment up to code
Some firefighters resigned after the meeting, but later apologized after talking with some of the other firefighters
Told the firefighters that assaulted the rookie to “keep their mouths shut” and delete the video so no one would find out
Both firefighters suffered broken legs and are using wheelchairs to get around; they hope to be back on the job in six months
The stolen items included portable radios, a medical bag, life vests, brass hose fittings, wrenches, a mask and wildland gear
