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City administrators in Miami County are concerned about increased staffing and cost issues in EMS and fire operations
Friends and family of Eurie Martin are calling for the Sandersville Fire Department to terminate Michael Howell for failure to render aid
Our work to change a N.C. general statute focuses on keeping junior members interested and building our volunteer base
Chief Rodney Paul Miller was knocked into a metal sign pole, which ripped off his coat when a motorist struck him on an interstate
These simple stretches can drastically cut firefighter injuries and can all be done during a routine truck check
If poor sleep is at the root of our injuries and illnesses, fixing it may be one of the biggest things to hit firefighter safety
Fire officials said they do call the board up companies, but that homeowners still have a choice
All three firefighters were checked out at the hospital and later returned to the station to finish the rest of their shift
The building will now be used to repair and detail cars for resale
When firefighters tarnish their most-favored status with the public, it opens a chink in the armor that slash-happy politicians are waiting for
The ubiquitous mobile camera and platforms for sharing video means a fire department’s tactics and reputation are under constant, and sometimes unfair, scrutiny
During his recovery, every firefighter throughout the department signed a T-shirt wishing him a speedy recovery
Recently fired firefighters say the training books have been cooked to bring more state training money into the department
A tip about drug use at the fire station prompted a six-month undercover operation
St. James’ 42-year veteran died after responding to a school fire alarm
Fire Chief Cox is a 30-year veteran who began as a volunteer firefighter
“I’ve been around firefighting for over 30 years and this is one of the toughest fires I’ve ever seen in a grain structure.”
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
The study suggested that these disorders are linked to risk for car accidents and poor health
After examining data, NFPA researchers said 65,880 firefighters were injured on the job in 2013
Michael Arnold turned himself into the police; he was booked on one count of simple battery
The two went into the residence, entered the bedroom that was thick with smoke, and pulled the man to safety
Richard “Bo” Bradham Jr., 29, was on his motorcycle when a driver of a pickup turned into the wrong lane
The four-wheeler apparently flipped as Chief David Matheney drove it and he suffered a head injury
Officer Mark Kimsey said he’d still be sitting in the car if 17-year-old Joe Chambers hadn’t intervened
Both men said they resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
Firefighters and other local volunteers worked on replacing the roof of the 34-year-old home
A rifle that had been placed in an upright position against their vehicle fell over, discharged when it hit the ground, and hit both of his legs
If they win the $1 million prize money, firefighters plan to use it for much-needed firefighting gear
A stray round struck Chief Johnny Maynard in the throat; his injuries are non-life threatening
A teen volunteer firefighter and another man are being credited with saving the life of a police officer trapped inside a burning cruiser
While the number of volunteers has remained the same, their availability has fallen and the call volume has doubled