Sheffield (OH) Bringing Back Volunteer Fire Department
Sheffield's volunteer fire department dissolved after the township became part of the Northeast Joint Fire District.
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New WA Governor Backs Tri-City Lawmaker ‘Heroes’ Bill to Help Cops, Firefighters, Others
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he'll help a Tri-City lawmaker's bill reach his desk, paving the way for a new program that would help Washington's police and firefighters buy their…
Eric Kerska Marks Last Day as Rochester (NY) Fire Chief With Celebration of His 30-Year Career
Eric Kerska said serving nearly seven years as Rochester's fire chief wasn't his favorite job in his three-decade career with the city department.
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…
Kansas City (KS) Firefighter’s Leg Broken When Car Runs Over Hose at Fire Scene
As the firefighter was connecting a supply line to a hydrant, a passing driver accidentally drove over the hose, causing the metal coupling to snap…
Retired Worcester (MA) Firefighter Mark Stomski Dies; Injured in Line of Duty in 2008
Retired Worcester firefighter Mark Stomski died on Sunday, 17 years after he left the department due to injuries he sustained in the line of duty.
Baby and Four-Year-Old Critical After Brooklyn (NY) Apartment Fire
Three people, including a baby and a 4-year-old boy, were left clinging to life when a fire tore through their Brooklyn apartment building Wednesday.
Firefighters Battling Los Angeles Wildfires Serve as Cancer Study Subjects
Scientists will study a group of firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires to better understand the cancer risks posed by such enormous conflagrations.
TX Fire Department Tests 48/96 Schedule for Better Rest and Work-Life Balance
The Longview Fire Department is introducing a 48/96 work schedule for firefighters to improve firefighter well-being and operational efficiency.
Fire Chief Resigns After Flint Township (MI) Rejects 16-Week Leave of Absence
Brett Beckley has resigned as the township’s fire chief after the Board of Trustees turned down his request for a 16-week leave of absence.
MI Firefighter in Stable Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle on I-75
An Arenac County firefighter is continuing to fight for his life after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75.
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.