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The Clinton Fire Department was also recognized by the Illinois Firefighters Association as the first meeting place for the organization 135 years ago
Setting clear expectations helps build the service attitude that all members must exhibit on the job
‘You can’t pancake breakfast your way out of this': N.Y. rep. seeks delay of proposed OSHA standards
Congressman Nick Langworthy said the proposed standards will put many volunteer fire departments out of business
Investigators have interviewed over 250 persons and followed hundreds of potential leads
Justin Speights was stabbed at a New Year’s party after he tried to break up a fight between two groups of guests
Thomas Gary Walker collapsed at his home after responding to a carbon monoxide alarm
The volunteer firefighter said he noticed his pickup truck was missing after he pulled over to help crash victims
Colleagues and members of the community are donating toys and raising funds for Robert Peros’ family
The volunteer firefighters allegedly pushed a career firefighter and knocked her to the ground after she tried to enter a burning house
Kurtis Clark, who is also a correctional officer, was on his way to the jail when he responded to a crash
The fire chief said he was not surprised by his firefighters’ generous actions
State law only offers benefits to volunteer firefighters who suffer from lung cancer, whereas career firefighters receive coverage for over 23 types of cancer
An online petition states a paid fire chief “will have an unwanted and unwarranted impact on our community”
Justin Speights, 20, was stabbed to death during a New Year’s Eve party; police have not identified a murder suspect
Fire Chief Ferman Tyler said Mark Faulk Jr. was an active member of the department and was involved in community activities
Capt. George Anthony Matis Jr., 21, was charged with criminal homicide after his firearm discharged inside the fire station
David Ley died Thanksgiving day after a diving incident off the coast of Florida
Jake McPeak, 41, was charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and unlawful theft after stealing flags from four different counties
Police stated junior firefighter Parker Hess was shot when Capt. George Matis Jr. removed his legally owned gun from a holster and it fired
Sandra Morris Zitterkopf, 55, has been relieved of duty without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Former Vernon Fire Chief Merle L. Nell, 78, served the department for 51 years.
George Matis Jr., 21, has been charged with criminal homicide after shooting and killing 16-year-old firefighter Parker Hess.
David Ley was diving off the coast of Florida Thanksgiving morning when he fell ill.
Patrick Hardison suffered severe burns to his face when he was trapped in a fire 15 years ago.
Officials opened an investigation when it was discovered that several deposits never made it into the company’s bank account.
Mike Bramhall, 23, found out he needed a double lung transplant in March, and underwent the surgery in August
Tiffany Urresti was a former hospital ER nurse who dreamed for years of working as a flight nurse
Danyl Michael Paul Graumann is accused of setting five fires, causing thousands of dollars in damage
Rodney Collett, 41, suffered head and arm injuries after a tree limb fell and struck an apparatus
Fire Chief Keith Weaver was terminated for taking a ladder truck outside the municipality for a firefighter’s funeral
The firefighter suffered burns to his back, hand and arms; he was taken to a hospital and then transferred to a burn unit
Jason and Melissa McAlister had gone for a drive with their 8-month-old and 2-year-old, and got stuck when the road gave way
A driver pulled out a gun and pointed it at the firefighter; he demanded the firefighter hand over his department radio and keys
