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Nick Theofilis worked for both Penn Hills EMS and White Oak EMS
“We have made a lot of progress, but there is still a lot of work to be done,” said Carter Bevins, chief of the Neon Volunteer Fire Department
The agreement calls for automatic aid between the paid and volunteer departments to structure fires and serious incidents
Jeff Buck, 18, was critically injured when a porch collapsed and trapped him and two others in a burning house
The Arizona Fallen Firefighter Memorial site will honor the 105 firefighters and paramedics who have died since 1902
Some in town are concerned that the personal conflict has been waged with little regard to public safety
Restored with care and love or rusting alone in a forgotten field, old fire trucks contain what we value most — stories
George Kavanaugh, 75, a volunteer for 50 years, was a former fire chief from 1985 to 1986
A firefighter sustained a minor knee injury battling the blaze; there’s no word on the cause of the fire yet
Firefighters entered the river to push the car on its side and rescue the girl; she was released after treatment for hypothermia
Firefighter Brian Smyth, 57, suffered a heart attack while fighting a house fire and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital
This is the latest in a series of failures in the safer tank cars, fueling calls for stricter regulations
There are a lot of choices when it comes protective fire eyewear, and that’s a good thing; here’s a guide to selecting the right protection for the right situation
The rescue took about 20 minutes, but it’s something the firefighters and the woman will never forget
They paid the money it owed the village for previous firefighting services and signed a new contract
They were driving back to the station after responding to a fire; the injured firefighter sustained minor injuries
A cause for the derailment hasn’t been determined yet; no injuries were reported
Fire Chief David Hankley suffered smoke inhalation trying to save the children
It’s a big purchase that’s meant to last a long time; fire truck buying is not something any department can afford to get wrong
About 12 to 15 percent of applicants who take the mental health test are ruled out based on the results
He told police he set the fires because he enjoyed battling them and responded to each one he set
Jeff Buck, 18, was injured when a porch collapsed and trapped him and two others in a burning house
When he walked off the job last week, at least six volunteer firefighters followed suit
His last day as chief will be on the eve of his 83rd birthday; he’s now going to be a videographer
The fire department not only welcomes older candidates, but they seek them out over younger firefighters
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
They were trapped when a porch on the home collapsed; one firefighter suffered serious injuries and the others were released
Crews were hampered by problems with the 911 and radio systems; officials want improved coordination and communication
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Billowing black smoke quickly consumed a nearby neighborhood; there were no injuries reported
The chief said despite the mounting debt and expired contract, his crews would respond to a fire with lives at stake
Proper firefighter training, equipment, technique and awareness can reduce the dangers of ice rescues
Falling numbers and aging staffs pose an escalating risk to people and property
