Coweta County (GA) Fire Battalion Chief Killed in AL Shooting
A fire battalion chief from Georgia was killed in a roadside shooting that injured two other people in Chambers County on Sunday night, the sheriff’s office said.
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Firefighter Union Rallies Behind LAFD Chief, Denounces Unsigned Attack on Her Performance
The union that represents more than 3,000 Los Angeles city firefighters renewed its support for Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday, denouncing an anonymous letter…
Former Central NY Fire Chief Is Charged with Forging FAA Drone License
A former New York fire chief was arrested this week on charges he forged an FAA license to operate his department’s drone, troopers said.
Canto Named New Ottumwa (IA) FD Chief
The City of Ottumwa Friday afternoon announced the hire of Sean Canto as its next fire chief.
Questions Unanswered as Delray Beach (FL) Chief Says Fire Engine Crash With Brightline Will Be ‘A Turning Point’
Days after a Brightline train smashed into a Delray Beach Fire Rescue engine on the tracks in downtown Delray Beach, several questions remain unanswered about the circumstances of the crash.
Retiring Fire Chief Reflects on 43-Year Career with Grand Blanc Township (MI) Department
The longtime Grand Blanc Township fire chief is retiring at the end of this year. His last day on Dec. 31 will cap a 43-year career with the same…
Slidell and St. Tammany (LA) Firefighters Mourn Death of Longtime Fire Chief Larry Hess
Larry Hess, a well-known St. Tammany Parish firefighter who spent a decade at the helm of the Slidell-area fire department, died Saturday. He was 78.
Oneonta (NY) Fire Chief Requests Higher Salary, Other Benefits
Oneonta Fire Chief Brian Knapp announced Tuesday, Dec. 17 that he would retire if city leaders didn't raise his salary, waive a residency requirement and let him take a…
Longtime Firefighter Tapped as Next Fire Chief for Portland (ME)
Deputy Fire Chief Chad Johnston has been selected to be Portland's next fire chief, following roughly 25 years with the fire department.
Former Assistant Fire Chief in Central KY Claims Age Discrimination by Chief
A former Boyle County Fire Department official and his wife are suing the county fire chief, fire department, and fire board after they say the former official…
West Covina (CA) Fire Chief Vincent Capelle Terminated Pending Appeal Hearing
West Covina Fire Chief Vincent Capelle has been fired by the city, Capelle and a city official confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Chapin (IL) Fire Department Appoints Interim Chief After Leadership Resignations
Chapin Fire Department is under new leadership after the village board approved an interim chief on Wednesday.