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Somerset and Friedens Fire Department merger will improve daytime staffing and provide more recruitment and fundraising opportunities
N.C. Chief Tim Bradley warns House panel that new standard would become “economically infeasible” for volunteer fire departments
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
The bride, rather than being upset, thanked the firefighters for serving and protecting
Pineville firefighter Richard Sheltra, 20, died of smoke inhalation while batting a shopping mall fire
Despite his termination, Thomas Foote can still volunteer as a firefighter with the department
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
Fire service insiders explain the threats and opportunities they see when the incoming administration and Congress take charge
About two dozen deputies and firefighters took part in the rescue; the teen suffered a head injury but was able to walk
Leonel Caso filed the suit against the department, stating he was the victim of harassment, including being called derogatory terms because of his Hispanic heritage
Colleagues speculated that fire Lt. Andrew Baldinger, 42, may have been motivated to rob the bank by mounting medical bills
The firefighter resigned from the department weeks after the incident, raising questions surrounding the department’s response
Firefighter and police officer Scott Bashioum is remembered as a family man who “was born to help people”
A medical examiner will perform an autopsy to determine Samuel Horn’s cause of death
Tens of thousands of acres of forest have burned; at least 20 wildfires in North Carolina are being investigated as arson
Felony aggravated sexual assault charges were dropped against Keith Edward Wisakowsky and he received a one-year jail sentence
The fire service has many questions heading into Jan. 20, but one big question can very well dictate how the others play out
Advocates for sexual assault victims said the plea deal is outrageous and would send a “terrible message”
Firefighters entered through the front door and found that the flames created unstable structural conditions
The fire truck marked the second time in less than 24-hours that a vehicle outside a polling place raised concerns from community members
The controversy of whether firefighters should be permitted to wash their personal vehicles at fire stations began in April
If you are thinking about adding an ATV or snowmobile for winter rescues, or if you have one and don’t have your SOPs and training in order, here’s what you need to know
“A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals” addresses diagnosis of common firefighter health ailments
Chief Michael Payne, 58, collapsed at a highway truck fire
The closing of the stations and lack of transparency has left many firefighters disgruntled, some of which have begun a petition
Bruno died in 2011 from complications from a fall at age 83; he served as chairman of the NFFF for almost 10 years
Five volunteer firefighters are accused of sexually assaulting a colleague with a sausage in 2015
These leaders took measured steps to make whole-scale changes in a change-resistant combination fire department, and came away with member buy in
Connor Murray, 39, is accused of slashing six tires on three different vehicles
Alfred A. Stewart, 79, became entangled in a fallen ladder; he was a 52-year veteran
Stations used as polling places need to be a welcoming, open and safe community gathering place that may need to become a secure fortress if something goes wrong; plan for both
Albert Melin, 46, wrote over 130 fire department checks to two of his businesses
