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Both men suffered facial injuries, and Stowe Fire Chief Matthew Chapman is facing charges of simple assault and harassment
Speaking up about what’s really happening when volunteer departments can’t meet service expectations
“Completely broken heart": Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Capt. Mike Reid announced the death of his son Chief Zachary P. Reid
Officials would not describe the nature of the allegations but said that it is a serious investigation
Write-in candidate firefighter Justin Tibbetts, 25, won the fire chief position with 89 votes to incumbent Chief Rob Dixon’s 83 votes
Brittney Vanhoose, 23, who served with two fire departments in Florida, is a suspect in several fires
They might close down the fire department temporarily and reopen it with new leadership
When crews arrived on scene, they couldn’t immediately put out the fire because people were shooting in the area
The bill would allow cities and towns to give volunteer firefighters a $750 property tax credit for their service
Both firefighters suffered leg injuries from the explosion, but they are recovering at the hospital
Christopher D. Downs, 47, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the head; he’s married and a father of five
The circumstances surrounding the death of firefighter Chelsea Michalesko are still under investigation
As the company’s first-ever female chief officer, she has no regrets for the decision her son forced on her
He also expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him, through small gestures like walking his dog and sending a basket of treats
All of the firefighters were evaluated for minor injuries and later released from the hospital
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
Who knew a television show so often wrong about firefighting would nail it when it comes to bad leadership
Past president: “He works our breakfasts, he works on the trucks, he does the same things, day-in and day-out, today as he did back then.”
He took more than $1,000 from the fire department for his own personal enrichment over a two-year period
Kaumain Allen, 19, was charged with three counts of arson; he responded to the homes he set on fire
“No matter how many times he gets knocked down, he’s there,” Mayor Philip Cimino said
“There is the feeling of relief that you don’t have to deal with the thought that the next time the bell rings could be your last.”
The circumstances and firefighters vary, but leaving for the last time touched them all deeply; here are some of their feelings
They want reimbursement of more than $158,000 in damages the agency sustained to its vehicles in a 2013 crash that killed a firefighter
Fire Chief Dan Schaeffer said the decision to close comes down to a lack of volunteers
No one was injured and none of the fire gear was damaged; the cause of the fire is under investigation
It’s a decision that ends a 30-year tradition and could mean a significant cut in donations
With $34 million to hand out, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants will be awarded to those who best meet these four priority areas
A program increases awareness about the value of what you’re asking for, and can positively impact agency morale
With the range of uncontrollable factors in roadside responses, we need to shift the odds toward a safe outcome by what means we can
They did not suffer serious injuries and were both conscious and alert on the way to the hospital
The firefighter sustained a cut to his head and ear; he’s expected to make a full recovery
Police are looking for a car that was idling in front of the firehouse between 9:15-9:30 p.m.