Volunteer Fire Service
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Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Wes Adams was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries
Addressing the key turnout gear questions from the FireRescue1 community, one by one
“Volunteers are hard to come by": Assistant Fire Chief Travis Buhnerkempe said the definition of a health care worker and rules for them create a staffing concern
Long-time supporter’s large donation helped equip the rig
Firefighters intentionally setting fires needs to be as much a part of our national discussion as is preventing injuries and line of duty deaths
Two firefighters had alcohol levels above the legal limit to drive, one had trace amounts of marijuana — none of which affected the outcome
About 100 firefighters a year are arrested for arson; many believe they are actually helping the community
The conditions of the five firefighters are not known
Each basic accountability system has its merit; understanding which meets the needs of the department and following the system is key
The department received three applications from individuals interested in joining the program through a meet and greet event
Jesse Trader, 19, was killed when the water truck he drove down a rural road overturned on an embankment
Getting water from a static source to an apparatus is a critical component of rural firefighting; here’s the drafting equipment you’ll need
He confessed he had been thinking about setting the fire for a while and “needed a release”
Carbon monoxide can show up in places where you least expect it; don’t get caught with your guard down
Limited water supply and windy and drought conditions add to the complexity of gaining the upper hand on this structure fire
Teams use antique equipment such as bucket brigades, hand pumpers, hose cars, and vintage fire trucks to race
The tournament angered some residents and members of a community watch group
Eleven emergency workers were overcome on the scene
Jerry Keith Cromer Jr. used the coffers as his own bank account for more than a decade
Officials say investigators found several areas in the house when a liquid accelerant was poured and ignited
The stone will bear the fire department’s Maltese cross emblem, the year of its establishment and year of dedication as well as the phrase “for those who served”
The firefighter said that he was run off the road by another driver
A 22-year-old firefighter was in fair condition Monday night after a pumper he was driving rolled over
Criminal charges could carry a maximum jail time of seven years for forgery and criminal impersonation
The lead engine was heavily damaged by a fire that was caused by a suspected electrical short in the cab
The County relies on volunteers to not only save thousands of dollars every year, but keep people in the community safe
The firefighter has received unspecified discipline and agreed to pay the $74.20 cost for the water
One of the firefighters killed at West was slated to train at TEEX
Some of the money he stole was intended to buy a new fire engine
Thieves made off with more than $2,000 in gear, including a chain and rescue saws
Lee was arrested and charged with indecent exposure after a male firefighter and a female firefighter accused him of dropping his pants while the group was off duty
He was taken to a local hospital for a massive brain bleed after complaining of a headache while responding to a brush fire
With 2013 shaping up to be one of the worst years in recent history for line of duty deaths, adjust your practices with these root causes front of mind