Volunteer Fire Service
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Betty Cobb, 75, was found injured and bound with duct tape
The public and elected officials need to better understand the impact of inflation and rising gas prices on volunteer firefighters
Volunteer Firefighter Roger Estes, 77, was on duty with the South Claiborne County Fire Department when the crash happened
Fire Chief John Penzotti lamented the continued battle of the tower and the helplessness he feels when he cannot reach fellow emergency officials
Jessie Bennett, 19, is accused of setting multiple fires with a cigarette lighter that burned nearly 200 bales of hay
They’ll no longer be rated and certified until the station and equipment that were lost have been replaced
One firefighter traversed the cliff face, waiting with the man until crews could extract him
Officials said the fire was apparently electrical and no foul play was suspected
One suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the hospital; another was treated for a burn and remained on duty
Witnesses pulled one firefighter from the burning pick up and emptied two fire extinguishers trying to contain the blaze
Three teenagers were in the car Chief Michael Brown struck; none of the injuries suffered were considered life-threatening
Admit it, you’ve done some and maybe even all of these before
The truck was damaged and the fire and medical equipment had been taken out
Capt. Rudolph Peter Witton was on his way to a house fire with crew members when he appeared to go into shock
Richard Sinko said it was nothing more than a “witch hunt” that led to charges that he stole more than $2,300 in cash and building products belonging to the fire company
One of the cars rolled unexpectedly and Capt. William Boggs’ left leg was caught; he suffered a broken leg
“Show us your t---" flew directly under official department banner; suspensions are likely
The sentence is much harsher than the eight- to 14-month prison term suggested by federal sentencing guidelines
The truck was on its way to a call; another firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital
Bedbugs can and will get in your turnout gear; the nature of PPE makes eradicating them all the more tricky
David McCrady was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013, a condition possibly caused by the exposure to smoke and toxic fumes from responding to fires over the years
Fuel load, access, water supply and wind were some of the major challenges facing firefighters
Police said she went through lockers, stole bedding, toiletries and anything she could get her hands on
The decision, fire chief say, comes down to money and the demand for services
The two requested accommodations from the host fire departments for their efforts
He started the volunteer fire department, led it for 40 years and was honored with a firefighter’s funeral on Sept. 11
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie dig into the report that offered over 200 recommendations after a Houston hotel fire claimed four firefighters’ lives.
Asst. Chief William Wiita, 47, was found unresponsive following a medical run
Once the industry adopts standard specifications, fire truck prices and delivery time should come down
Firefighters being electrocuted by a powerline while on an aerial device is largely preventable; make sure your department is taking these safety steps
He admitted setting the fire, but could not be convicted because the house could not be used in commerce
He’s been a volunteer firefighter since 1946 and plans to continue helping his department