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Aspinwall and Sharpsburg fire departments followed an earlier study calling for departments to merge, improving fire protection
Five Norwich volunteer fire departments claim the paid department is failing to adhere to command protocols
Firefighters from Colonial Park, Paxtonia and Linglestown fire companies can register for 4, 8 or 12-hour shifts, earning $10 per hour
EMT Barry Miller was killed in the September crash; a colleague said he’d be proud of the new rig
The 25-year veteran who died last week at 68 was known for inspiring others to be better volunteer firefighters
The fire damaged three vacant buildings and brought units from several departments, including those who set up rehab to warm firefighters
Between order and delivery, there’s plenty a fire officer can do to prepare the crew for their new baby
The fire department will drop its suit against the county in exchange for $125,000; the county’s revocation of the department’s ability to respond remains in place
James Butler spent the past 35 years volunteering his time as a firefighter and followed his father, James R. Butler, as a chief of the department
There were multiple fatalities, at least 40 injured and 70 taken to nearby fire departments for shelter
The fire did not spread beyond the bridge; the cause is under investigation
A wall-mounted space heater set off the blaze that was contained to the chief’s office
The man had a lengthy criminal history and mental health problems
Firefighters unable to locate a reported car fire searched surrounding roads when a woman thought she saw an impersonator illegally pulling over another driver
Deputies Patrick Dailey and Mark Logsdon were fatally shot while responding to a complaint about a man inside a Panera Bread restaurant
A mayday call was sent out to rescue the firefighter, but he self-extricated himself and is OK
The city council owes it to the memory of their faithful public servant to make a meaningful change to help those still on the job
Colleagues administered CPR after Lt. David Conley, 48, collapsed at the station; he later died at a hospital
The code prohibits abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of the staff
Volunteer firefighters fought the flames and used a wheelchair to get the woman out from her home
The issue has led other firefighters to resign from the department, including a lieutenant and captain
Fire Chief Washington Espinoza talks about the challenges of running a fire department in a southern Peruvian city of 250,000 with almost no money
The term first responder has outlived its usefulness to the point of becoming detrimental to those who respond first
SOPs built around general expectations rather than specific behaviors will improve morale and be easier to enforce
Crews were glad the department had invested in the training and equipment that made the rescues possible
Daniel Capuano, a 15-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, also worked as a part-time firefighter and paramedic for the Evergreen Park Fire Department
Colleagues backed up firefighter Brian Brian Smolik’s story, recalling how the man swung a knife and asked them if they wanted to die
Bitcoin, also known as blockchain, can upload pre-incident plans, help 911 services obtain information during high volume times, employee memos and log equipment inventory
Michigan volunteer firefighters turned to the community to help a firefighter who lost everything in a weekend house fire
Lt. Jason Adams and Jeannie De Meyere met and worked at the same fire department; she set up a memorial fund to raise awareness for volunteer fire departments
Fire officials said the firefighter’s injuries are serious, but he is in stable condition
Pete Lohmer, 62, developed his interest in fire trucks through his wife’s grandfather, a former fire lieutenant
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s office and local fire departments are working to install smoke alarms in high-risk homes