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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 emergency action is a stop-gap as the town has no fire protection since a dispute led to firefighter firings and leaves of absence
Harold Ambrosius, 89, served as a volunteer for 26 years; the cause of the fire is under investigation
There have been no reports of any serious injuries in connection with either wildfire
Researchers are taking on the monumental task of finding a verifiable, measurable method for removing contaminants for firefighting turnout gear
Intimidated by the revised grant application, many needy fire departments are not going after available money; here’s how to quell those fears
The plan comes because of financial reasons, but also due to the growing need of emergency medical services in the area
Seven homes were evacuated but no one was injured; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the rupture
The volunteer firefighter was struck in the face as a firework was light; he was badly burned
The department sued the town after it cancelled the contract for fire protection; a decision is two weeks away
The Ind. volunteer department did not expect the 2004 truck, declared surplus by the U.S. Air Force, to be packed with about $40,000 in gear
Whether hydraulic, pneumatic or electric, each extrication tool power source has advantages and disadvantages; here’s how they break down
Investigators found more than 1,000 files of suspected child pornography on Chief John Terruso’s computer
A physician said racial bias in the workplace could be one reason minority firefighters develop cancer at higher rates
More than 20 firefighters are in limbo while the board decides whether it wants to go into mediation
Chief George Russell has two prior misdemeanor theft convictions dating back to 2007; he refuses to resign from the department
The 21-year-old hit the medic, struck a firefighter with an elbow to the head and broke a sheriff’s leg
Chief: “We need to change the culture of the way we think, the way we look at it from day one.”
Taylor Swift, or someone claiming to be her, offered a charitable donation to a firefighter who responded to a crash involving his wife and son
Firefighter Willie Sensenich, 69, died several hours after responding to an electrical fire
The extent of the damage will make determining the cause of the fire difficult; no one was injured
Firefighter Thomas Miserendino, 71, fell ill during a Memorial Day parade; he was taken to a hospital, discharged and later suffered a heart attack at home
Three firefighters on board the ladder truck were a little stiff after the crash but were uninjured
Chief Don Johnson said there was no indication that firefighter Steve Ackerman was too intoxicated to do his job
There is nothing unique about the Pittsburgh fire; history proves that Americans ignored the risks until disaster struck
Great leaders share certain characteristics; to improve your leadership abilities, develop these traits
Incompetence can be part of the learning curve, or it can betray a lack of ability that will crush a career and damage a department
Reliving your first fire in vivid detail may save the life of a firefighter under your command
He performed CPR until paramedics arrived; the umpire is in stable condition
His wife and son were rushed to the hospital with multiple fractures; his wife broke her pelvis in five places
Fire officials said they rely on common sense expectations and that there’s an unwritten policy of not responding if you’ve been drinking
