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South Point VFD Chief Carl Frederick Kleinman served in public safety for more than 30 years
Kunkle Firefighter Edward L. Nulton, Sr. was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a truck
As one fire chief said, “Perhaps we should advertise firefighter jobs as a paramedic job, and in small lettering add, ‘You go to an occasional fire’”
For the three men, the Dec. 25 rescue was their first
The Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department made its final donation, marking the dissolution of the organization after 77 years
As I leave the volunteer fire service for healthcare education, I carry that duty to serve common in volunteer firefighters
The firefighters who consider Farrell a brother are not letting him suffer the back-to-back tragedies alone
According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department report, more than $44,000 worth of items were stolen
Two of the firefighters had been released from the hospital, but two were still in the intensive care unit
During the primary search, volunteer firefighters found a 51-year-old man
About 20 firefighters freed the hang glider who became tangled in trees 40 off the ground
He tried to sell the gear online, but it was recovered before it could be resold
Investigators site three possible causes: a problem with one of the plant’s electrical systems, a battery-powered golf cart, and a criminal act.
Last month, council did not commit to providing $500,000 to replace a 30-year-old firetruck
The bill clarifies that the families of fire police officers killed in the line of duty are eligible to receive the Public Safety Officers Benefit
Michael Watson was charged with two counts of first degree theft of property and one count of second degree theft
Bronner faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on July 9
The money will go for new equipment, such as pagers, beepers and radios
Just because the firefighters did not die in the line of duty does not mean their fellow firefighters can cope with the loss without help
The department’s EMTs worked to stabilize the injured theft suspect before anyone even worried about the crushed tanker laying nearby
At the FDRU mobile relief station, firefighters can take a break, cool off and rehydrate
Crystal Simpson, a volunteer firefighter who worked at the gym, jumped into action
Capt. Robbie Miller served on three area volunteer fire departments
The firefighter died when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree
The charges stem from separate fires, investigators are still looking at other suspicious fires
The medic’s attorney said his client had nothing to do with the plant explosion and will not plead guilty to the charges
The announcement came the same day a paramedic was arrested on a charge of possessing a destructive device
New volunteers spend at least six months in probationary membership while learning firehouse culture
Bryce Ashley Reed, a volunteer EMT, is set to appear in a federal court in Waco Friday morning
All the members of Smith’s family are devoted volunteer firefighters and they passed that dedication on to her
Officials said squad members for the first time will be paid a stipend for uniforms, fuel and training to help offset some of their personal costs of volunteering
An official in Berwyn said the fire truck is in good shape and was going to be retired to a training facility
Officials say the town’s volunteer fire department is not providing fire protection and they’re looking to neighbors for help with fire service