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The firefighter was driving a Lansdowne Volunteer Fire Company SUV at the time of the crash, and was transported to the hospital for his medical treatment
Under the Fire Citizens Academy, a person who wanted to volunteer with Baldwin County Fire Rescue would not have to be a certified firefighter
The role would require working with existing FD leadership to develop plans for meeting the agreed-upon goals agreed and address issues raised in recent study
The value of the rare bust is now in question; it was damaged by the housekeeper who stole it
Continuing focus on recruitment, retention and leadership will be critical for the volunteer fire and EMS service in 2013
A passing truck driver rousted the man from his sleep and helped him escape the blaze
Firefighter Nicholas Vachon was walking home from a Christmas party when he was hit
The chiefs are pulling double duty as they work for their department and their hometown departments
Firefighters are pulling double duty to remove asphalt that will be replaced with more durable concrete
The fees for service are needed to off set rising costs
The two volunteer stations will be staffed by paid volunteers starting Jan. 1, 2013
Firefighters performed uncommon high-angle rescue in a confined space
The firefighter fell from a truck, striking his head; he was unresponsive for a short time
Fire chief: ‘I didn’t know how I was going to get through this day’
She is accused of stealing $14,800 in less than a year
Firefighter says he’s blessed with good health and a department that lets him stay on
Its safest to avoid having to back a vehicle on scene; when backing is necessary have one or two spotters
Firefighters were able to remove their apparatus; the cause of the fire is under investigation
In addition to watching the Texas fire station be rebuilt, used apparatus dealer announced two $1,000 donations to fire departments during the show.
Firefighter Jalen Smith suffered severe injuries after the POV he was in lost control; station closes as firefighters mourn
The firefighters were using the deserted mansion as training
Police chief says the plan is unlikely as similar ones have failed in other areas
Nepotism, lack of certification for chief and improper documentation cited
They are accused of stealing from the department over a 5-year period; a defense attorney says they are not guilty and will not plea bargain
His home was already fully involved when firefighters arrived
One of the firefighters is still jobless after being ‘combative’ with fire officials
The department’s chief says the move is necessary because of financial hardships
A dog playfully tugs at the rope that firefighters have tied to a tree
Despite a flesh-eating disease claiming his left leg, Firefighter Lettieri is working his way back to the fireground
The regional authority says it is tired of the unpaid bill and will cut off discounted fuel for department vehicles
Several volunteer fire departments battled the early morning fire in a remote farming area