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Chester T. Lauck served with Frederick County Fire and Rescue and several other area agencies plus the Air National Guard
Fred Fedeler, 67, was a volunteer with the Chester Fire Department
ATCEMS performed multiple water rescues, and a volunteer firefighter in Oklahoma activated tornado warning sirens
The receipts from Mankato businesses, Else’s girlfriend’s testimony and an investigation by a private investigator were offered as evidence
Life comes down to the small things, and seemingly small, off-handed comments to the public can undermine their trust and support
The official charge is arson intending damage to a habitation or place of worship, a first-degree felony
The repair shop owner says the department is responsible for a storage fee, on top of the time spent checking over the rig
For generations, people would know a fire was in progress by the pumphouse steam whistle or from the fire bell
A total of 125 firefighters from multiple communities helped battle the blaze; no one was injured and the fire was restricted to one building
The couple has been accused of targeting dozens of unsuspecting victims since mid-summer
The sheriff was assisting a victim at a motor vehicle accident when he was struck by the rig; he suffered non-life threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital
Barry Miller, 50, was in the front-passenger seat of the ambulance when it rear-ended a slow-moving construction vehicle
Several firefighters said morale is at an all-time low and that if something doesn’t change they will resign
Almost $68,000 was classified as questionable expenses by the state auditor; hundreds went to alcohol, playing cards and food
Two firefighters remain in the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries; the third was treated and later released
Ernest Stoudemire, 52, was set to be sentenced on ethics violations after pleading guilty to using his public office for personal gain
He said the bright side of the viral news is it shows the public the compassion of first responders as they do their jobs even in serious situations
Council president said the department has a pressing need for new equipment, which played a role in his decision
Rod Wasson will recuperate at his family home; part of his recovery will include outpatient therapy to regain his strength and lung function
The 15-year-old Fire Rehab Services is operated by volunteers who take food and drinks to fire scenes
Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash that killed firefighter-EMT Kevin McMaken
One firefighter suffered burns to his neck and shoulders; the second firefighter was injured by an electrical shock
Firefighters wanted to honor Lt. Jordan Howard, who was killed in a police chase last week, by completing a burger-eating challenge in his memory; they said the restaurant turned them away when they wanted to split it
Fire departments from across Massachusetts and New Hampshire responded to the massive blaze; no injuries were reported
Ambulance association officials called the missed payroll a one-time incident due to lower-than-expected revenue
Fire officials say door barricades meant to keep shooters out can trap children in the event of a fire; one fire chief backs the devices
Firefighters from five departments battled fire in at least one of the seven rail cars
Edna Mitchell covers some 400 square miles of coastal Maine, handling more than 100 calls a year
Seemingly conflicting results shows the difficulty of research and the need for more of it
Richard Zmuda, 41, is accused of deceiving an elderly aunt by advising her to set up a bank account and then stealing nearly $48,000 from her
Officials said they want to reinstate the company, but only when leadership has been restructured and they can prove things will get better
Lt. Jordan Howard, 30, was on his way to work when he was hit head-on by a suspect fleeing the police; he leaves behind his wife and 4-month-old baby
The city said they can’t afford the current structure; firefighters are against the plan and said it will lengthen response times to fires
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