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Seeking state legislators’ support, FASNY president Edward Tase Jr. described staffing issues and the effects of hospital closures
“Our hearts are broken,” said both the VDOF and the Haysi Volunteer Fire Department, where Rocky S. Wood served as chief
The Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department has been without a crew since last summer
The 75-year-old resident allegedly walked toward the firefighter and began firing shots into the air; she repeatedly told him she was with the fire department
The fire department lost its primary fire truck in the blaze, which was likely started by an electrical short in the cab of the rig
Utility officials said the locks were to prevent water theft; the city said they were a safety hazard and could impede firefighting efforts
The fire chief said students in the program may one day work for his department, so he said the donation will pay off by providing the best possible training
Second-guessing an evacuation order places the interior crew and those charged with rescuing them in great peril
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire; no one was injured in the fire
It took 23 firefighters about an hour to place the fire under control; the house was a complete loss
Alex Thomason, a personal injury lawyer, bought a $5,000 rig from a local station and took a four-hour “mini” firefighting course
Matthew Poston, 29, is charged with homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while DUI and other charges in the Feb. 22 wreck that killed Gary Moore
After falling through a porch, a CT scan revealed he suffered a fractured vertebrate and a fractured tail bone
His SCBA came loose while conducting an interior attack; he likely breathed in super-heated gasses
The 14-year police officer also serves as fire chief; he was shot once in the chest and once in the leg
The retired volunteer firefighter and EMT said that despite it being years since he used his training, it came back to him as if it were yesterday
A Maryland man faces 15 years and $5,000 for filing false reports of two wildland fires and one vehicle fire
Their ladders were too short to reach a balcony where residents had escaped; they pieced together an escape route using two ladders
Other motorists stopped to try and save Chief Frank Sousa trapped inside the truck; investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash
A firefighter drowned last year in eight feet of water; records show that crews who responded to his drowning did not have any water rescue training
Alex Casas, 25, had just graduated from the fire academy; he suffered a broken left shoulder and is paralyzed from the waist down
Twenty-five firefighters, including the chief, quit over a dispute about how their department and another handles emergency responses
Amanda Bernier was diagnosed with ALS last year, just two weeks after she found out she was pregnant; she’s hoping Jimmy Fallon can help find a cure
Fire officials said Lt. Chris Phillips died due to natural causes
The 18-year-old made numerous phone calls reporting suspicious odors and smoke conditions, which proved unfounded
Volunteer firefighter Mike Yurchak is in a medically-induced coma facing a severe brain injury
Anthony Bronk served four years as the treasurer of the Minnesota State Fire Department Association; he used the money to pay for personal expenses, including a vacation to Mexico
West I-10 Fire Department is currently in a dispute with Emergency Services District #48 to expropriate their stations and equipment
Dan Eggleston, the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year, proves that clear direction and mentorship can build a strong combination department
Dr. Charles Addington II, the IAFC Volunteer Chief of the Year, discusses the importance of making decisions and setting a vision for others
Firefighter Ben Miller, 31, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in July 2015
The camera had footage of crews battling the Marble Valley fire, which has burned more than 3,000 acres
Lawrence Sesso, 40, suffered a cardiac arrest on his way home
