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The approval for new AEDs, cardiac monitors and CPR devices follows an inspection showing that most Eddy County fire vehicles lacked working AEDs
Volunteers are doing whatever it takes to fund their future
If some people are all in and others can only give the bare minimum, then it’s time to review your organization’s structure and consider a new system
Nicknamed ‘the beast’ the truck can also be used for rescue and evacuations
Some witnesses reported smelling natural gas prior to the explosion that leveled the house; one firefighter suffered minor injuries
Their mayor said it was important for the city to step up and purchase a new pumper to replace their aging one
George Launchbaugh started his fire service career back when wet gunny sacks were the only piece of firefighting equipment available
Mark Grove, who had been with the Eaton Volunteer Fire Department for 13 years, was discovered “down and unresponsive” a week before his death
The 1-month-old “dalmatian chicken” hasn’t been named yet, but is the grand-chicken of the station’s original mascot from 1999
When it comes to your grants, here’s what to expect and what to do during the federal government shutdown
Joseph Zielinski, 25, died when his motorcycle struck a utility pole Sunday; he was pronounced dead at the scene
The flag flies at half-staff this week for firefighter Ron Keefer Sr. who was named firefighter of the year in 2012
He will pay restitution and complete 100 hours of community service
The news comes three months after the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy that left 19 men dead and more than 100 homes destroyed
Firefighters sued the city for restricting their access to the firehouse since June allegations that a FF’s 3-year-old son was molested there by a visiting teenager
The Fire Department is all volunteers and establishing EMS service was done from donations and through fundraisers
Firefighter Ron Keefer Sr. was killed when a tractor rolled over and trapped him underneath; he was named firefighter of the year in 2012
The McAlester Firefighter Classic hosts free training and it’s training that the volunteers wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else
Readers weigh in on how volunteers can stem the flow of volunteers leaving the firefighting ranks
Five justices will determine if the firefighter was reckless for doing 80 in 40 mph zone in his personal vehicle when he collided with another motorist
The tragedy is especially tough for the fire department, which has lost three members in three years
We need look no further than Charleston to know how dangerous furniture store fires are; what would you do on this fire to be effective and safe?
At least one person was transported to the hospital in the crash and the severity of those injuries was not known
Timothy Whittington, 56, used the fire department’s account to pay personal bills
Some said the gun giveaway was too soon after the Navy Yard shooting
He is accused of settling fire to a fire truck that spread to the fire department building
The jury failed to award loss and suffering damages; lawyers for both sides will try to work a deal to avoid another trial
Some say the move is a ploy by city officials to gain the upper hand in union negotiations
Jason Hernandez died after losing control of his car, striked a guardrail and was ejected from his car; he was not wearing a seatbelt
Officials blamed the cause on old wiring that had been compromised by saltwater and sand during Superstorm Sandy
If you’re not getting your fair share of funding, it may because you already expect to hear ‘no’
Jurors cleared the driver of the fire truck, Posey Dillon, of any negligence in the crash that killed him and another firefighter