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The priorities we address or fail to address in those first few moments guide the direction of the scene for the duration of the call
The Laramie County Fire Authority chief has deep connections to the volunteer and combination fire service community
Self-contained, transportable tool with all the necessary equipment to rescue victims trapped in grain bins
Volunteer firefighter James H. Yiengst, 72, was a 55-year veteran
After the incident, organizations offered donations for a new pair of boots
A firefighter arrived on scene in his personal vehicle to help with a grass fire
The bill would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder”
The sudden distancing between the department and the dive team is rooted in a lawsuit filed this week
Chief Steven Gillespie was driving a truck that struck a guardrail, which caused damage to the road and another car
A woman stole a vehicle after a firefighter stopped to help put out her car fire
Richard Hixon served with the Ensign Fire Department for about four years
Officials credited volunteer and full-time firefighters from six departments with saving 45 structures in the fire’s path
The union can negotiate the minimum number of firefighters on a shift, because it has a direct impact on safety
There were no injuries and a total amount of damage is still being calculated
Trevor Olivier, who was not authorized to drive the vehicle, was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident
Fewer residents are willing or able to commit to the rigorous training and unpredictable time demands
Justin Terney was shot several times during a shootout and died after undergoing surgery overnight
Gatha Ballard was on his way to the fire house for a training session when he spotted smoke and flames coming from the home
Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Smith, was dangling out of a front window after he was unable to see while inside the building
Jacob Howser’s death came just before his fire company’s fundraiser Saturday
Damon Winters said he was wrongfully denied a full-time position with the department
Brad Kershaw was attempting to collect family photos from a wall when a piece of smoldering roof struck him
Firefighters Clinton Alvin Beasley and Loretta Ann Sykes were struck while directing traffic March 15
Life-changing experiences can occur regardless of how long you’ve been on the job
Because the borough pays the firefighters an hourly wages and controls their work schedule, hiring and discipline, the court found that the firefighters are borough employees and eligible to unionize
Khanyae Kendall remains unable to post $1 million bail and faces a preliminary hearing April 17
Chief Johnny Hiatt noted salaries and unemployment insurance will cost the department about $43,000 to staff the new positions
Jerry Caldwell struck a patch of ice, causing his car to run off the road and strike a tree
Lt. Dennis DeVoe was struck and killed by a drunk driver while en route to a call; he continues to save others by the gift of organ donation
Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Loretta Ann Sykes, 53, were directing traffic at a crash scene when they were struck
Lt. Dennis DeVoe was on his way to pick up his gear when he was struck by a drunk driver
Funds would go toward workers’ compensation and would release more money to individual fire departments
Six fire departments responded to the fire, which took nearly five hours to extinguish
