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Searchers from six agencies are looking for the firefighter who was part of a group that went free diving off Long Beach [...]
The proposed legislation would bring concerns about minimum staffing levels into collective bargaining discussions [...]
Newport Township Fire Department's new Pierce Saber fire engine replaces a 1974 Mack telesquirt [...]
Police said two kindergartners are in "extremely critical condition" after a shooting at a private Christian school in Palermo [...]
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson said that authorities no longer believe they will find Pollard alive, but that work to find her continues [...]
Kansas City, Missouri has agreed to settle the third of three reverse discrimination suits related to the 2022 promotion of a black captain to deputy chief. The suits were brought by three white battalion chiefs who claim they were wrongfully passed over on account of their race. [...]
The city of New York has agreed to settle the FLSA overtime claims of 326 fire inspectors for a grand total of $4.3 million. The lawsuit was filed last year by 26 original plaintiffs who alleged they were not compensated for all hours worked; their overtime was paid on an amount less than their regular rate; and the city failed to pay overtime in a timely manner. [...]
The Illinois Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that dismissed the state law claims of a female lieutenant who claims she was assaulted by another officer, and then retaliated against when she reported it. Michelle Giese claims Lieutenant Nathan Boyce picked her up and pushed her against a wall at a structure fire on October 18, 2018. [...]
What should happen to a firefighter who is terminated after being convicted of a criminal offense, when the conviction is overturned? That is the question facing the fire department on the island of Jamaica, but there’s a catch: The 2009 conviction was reversed in 2020. [...]
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 2, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a sexual harassment claim in the UK over a supervisor discussing a handbag (yes you read that right); a disability discrimination suit in Florida; a suit by a Michigan firefighter alleging sexual harassment; and an appellate ruling [...]
In cities and towns across Massachusetts, officials have been warning that people intentionally starting fires has been a problem. Some of those fires have prompted offers of rewards for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible. At this time, authorities have drawn no connection between the incidents. In Southbridge, police and fire officials said […] [...]
VIDEO: From cutting edge artificial intelligence that makes responders more efficient, to robots that assist firefighters in dangerous situations, the latest and greatest technology is being showcased this week at the International Fire Chiefs Association tech conference that is helping shape the future of firefighting. “We’ve got a video-based AI system for firefighters,” said Simon […] [...]
A reinvigorated program to recruit firefighter cadets on Kodiak Island will kick off in about a month, in January of 2025. Some of the island’s fire departments are looking to locally grown recruits, like high schoolers, to help fill their ranks for the long-term. The Bayside Fire Department, also known as Fire Protection Area No. […] [...]
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A 27-year Bullitt County Christmas tradition will kick off Thursday. Zoneton firefighters unveiled their 2024 Santa Truck at Station One Wednesday evening. Santa was also on hand, to take photos and visit with families who might not live along the annual truck tour. The theme this year is “Toy Story.” The truck includes 76,000 […] [...]
VIDEO: New York City skies will be a little less bright this New Year’s Eve. An historic drought and record brush fire period in November led the city to pull all fireworks permits for New Year’s Eve. That means the annual tradition of sending off fireworks over Central Park and Prospect Park will be on […] [...]