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"We had no idea how many Griswolds worked for the Raleigh Fire Department," the union president said describing the response by firefighters [...]
Starting in 2026, Liberty Mutual will drop its condo and rental policies statewide in what a spokesperson described as a time of "increasing risk and volatility" [...]
Carroll County commissioners heard from fire and EMS advisors on recruitment, pay and staffing issues affecting the department [...]
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act is expected to be passed by Congress in the coming days [...]
Authorities say the Portland Fire Department lieutenant and town selectman was struck when he was crossing the street toward town hall [...]
A North Carolina paramedic who was terminated after failing two successive drug tests, has filed suit alleging the fire department ignored the fact that he was using legally prescribed medications, failed to accommodate his disability, and violated the ADA. Anthony Davidson was a paramedic for the Otway Volunteer Fire & Rescue. [...]
A fire captain with the San Antonio Fire Department has filed suit claiming he suffered discrimination and retaliation on account of disabling long COVID. Captain Kenneth Galan filed suit against the city alleging violations of the ADA, the Texas Human Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and Texas worker’s compensation laws. [...]
San Diego Firefighters IAFF Local 145 has filed suit against the city claiming that the city’s refusal to provide details about allegations that led to a disciplinary investigation, violate the state’s Firefighter Procedural Bill of Rights. The case is complicated because it involves an EMS incident, pitting HIPAA concerns against the FPBOR. [...]
The Town of Brookline has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged that firefighter overtime was not being paid in accordance with the FLSA. The federal lawsuit was filed last year by two fire lieutenants, Brian Bergeron and Paul Trahon, who also happened to be union officers for IAFF Local 950. [...]
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 16, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the $850K settlement of Houston fire captain’s claims over a nude video; an Alabama lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation; a ruling in Tennessee dismissing a lawsuit alleging a firefighter was discriminated against on account of alcoholism and PTSD; criminal [...]
PHOTOS: Firefighters were on the scene of a large fire on the former Virginia Intermont College campus early Friday. News Channel 11 had a crew at the fire around 1:20 a.m. Friday. The fire could be seen burning the main building on campus. Shortly after 2 a.m., News Channel 11’s crew saw the building collapse. […] The post VIDEO: Massive fire burns Virginia college campus appeared first on DailyDispatch.com. [...]
VIDEO: In the shadow of Silicon Valley tech companies, firefighters in Menlo Park are training with augmented reality equipment that could help them spot people and potential hazards in the smoke. One of the most dangerous things about a fire is the smoke. It is deadly to breathe and it’s blinding. The firefighters are trying […] The post Firefighters in California test augmented reality goggles appeared first on DailyDispatch.com. [...]
Two Union Pacific employees were killed and three people were injured when a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer and derailed in a small West Texas city, authorities said Thursday. The train derailed around 5 p.m. Wednesday in Pecos, the city said on Facebook. Union Pacific said Thursday that two employees had been killed. A […] The post VIDEO: 2 killed and 3 injured when freight train derails in small West Texas city appeared first on DailyDispatch.com. [...]
VIDEO: The Bozeman Fire Department continues to improve its agency by moving forward through an accreditation process. A Center for Public Safety Excellence official has been on site with the department throughout the week, reviewing the agency’s documents, policies, procedures and daily operations. After a morning meeting Thursday, the CPSE is going to move forward […] The post Bozeman Fire closer to becoming 1st accredited fire department in Montana appeared first on DailyDispatch.com. [...]
VIDEOS: Five people were injured Thursday morning in Orlando after lithium powder caused a fire to break out at an L3Harris aerospace facility, fire officials announced. According to Orlando Fire Chief Charlie Salazar, the call to the 7600 block of Municipal Drive came in around 8:20 a.m. and prompted several Orlando Fire Department crews to […] The post 5 injured after lithium powder fire breaks out at aerospace facility in Florida appeared first on DailyDispatch.com. [...]