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Greg Zimmerman says fellow firefighters said he should not have worn Wentworth gear in Ukraine, but the chief says that’s not the problem
The Cedar Brook Volunteer Fire Company had seven volunteer firefighters at the time response operations ceased
“What I noticed about the Ukrainians is everyone’s trying to do something to help protect their country,” said Dan Freiberg, who volunteers with Team Rubicon
With the grant money, they will replace their air-filling station to help the department comply with federal regulations
The grant money will help replace outdated equipment with the purchase of 38 new breathing apparatuses
The audit criticized the department for giving firefighters hefty longevity payments and failing to use volunteers
The investigation began when the fire chief discovered that the fund’s bank account was overdrawn
As useful as these POV emergency lights are, the potential to do more harm than good is something to never forget
The volunteer rescue squad member, who also works at Pizza Hut, was charged with unlawful use of emergency signal and reckless driving
The truck was unoccupied, but had damage in several different locations when it was recovered the next morning
Former fire chief says 170 hours to become an EMT has volunteers saying ‘see you later’
Investigators charge that the department had been fundraising but had not provided fire services since 2008
Former fire chief John Porter was sentenced to 3 to 4 years in prison for felony theft and an additional year in prison for attempted possession of a firearm
Corey Michael Davis, 20, was charged with six counts of arson related to causing danger of death or bodily injury
One homeowner confronted the fire chief after firefighters set a vacant house on fire on purpose; she showed him the video on her cell phone
They will use some of the money to hire a volunteer coordinator and for new programs to provide additional training and equipment for its Cadet Training Program
The days of trying to tough out mental stress are over and rehab needs to include a mental-health component
Firefighter Timothy Kennelly, 26, allegedly admitted to stealing thousands in rescue gear over a four-month period
The lawsuit seeks to compel Gander Mountain to take steps to guard against straw purchases and also asks for unspecified damages
Dawn Nguyen was sentenced to up to four years for lying on forms when she bought guns used by a man to kill two volunteer firefighters
Bill Whitmore began his fire department career in 1946; he is in his 65th year as a volunteer firefighter
“When I saw that check …I fell out of my chair. I was excited. I really was,” Fire Chief Allen Cousins said
The firefighters are part of an online documentary series that celebrates the ethics of volunteer firefighters and EMTs
Firefighter William “Mark” Braswell was a 20-year veteran with the Houston Fire Department and was also a volunteer firefighter
Firefighter Robert Sweigart was being treated for his second bout of leukemia and was going home because his treatments weren’t stemming the disease
The report says the firefighters are not to blame, but were victims of a “systemic deficiency in ... training and preparation”
The volunteer firefighters walked out with Chief Greg Stewart, who asked for a second fire engine, but was denied by the city
Chief Kevin Peters said their current turnout gear is 13 years old, while the average life span is eight years
Officials will meet with West residents to present the findings of their line-of-duty report examining the deaths of the responders who were killed in the blast
Drafting from static water supplies is a different animal than pulling water from a municipal source; here’s how to get the most from your rig
Jacob Jones, 19, was on his way home from work when he spotted the fire; he suffered an ear injury but is expected to be OK
David Millett, 62, requested EMS to his home for difficulty breathing; he died when medics arrived
A large sheet of plywood covers one of the bay doors to the fire station after the woman decided to break in and steal an ambulance