Updated 3/14/2023
Total: 699 (On pace for 3572)
FIRE 218 EMS 481
Mutual Aid Given 23
Mutual Aid Received 17
Overlapping Calls 195 (27.9%)
2022 Run Total: 3636
2021 Run Total: 3558
2020 Run Total: 3097
Lt. Terrence "Terry" Judge served with the Pembroke Fire Department for 33 years [...]
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A jury has awarded the family of a deceased Kansas City medic $100,000 for disability discrimination and retaliation. The medic died in 2018 from an overdose of prescription medication that the family contends was suicide brought on by workplace bullying. [...]
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 26, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a second lawsuit filed by three FDNY chiefs against Commissioner Laura Kavanagh over their demotions and/or reassignments, those one alleging age discrimination; a suit filed by a woman injured during an elevator rescue; a negligence suit brought by owners of ... [...]
Three FDNY chief officers who filed suit against Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh last month, have filed a second lawsuit, this one accusing her of age discrimination. Deputy Chief Michael Gala, Deputy Chief Joseph Jardin, and Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Massucci filed suit in Kings County Supreme Court. [...]
In this edition of Fire Law VLOG, Curt interviews Fremont, California Division Chief Diane Hendry and Attorney Deborah Kochan regarding a $2.6 Million settlement of a retaliation lawsuit. Chief Hendry came to the defense of a female recruit, which led to the retirement and/or discipline of several male officers. That is turn led to retaliation against her. [...]
A woman who was injured while stepping into an elevator has filed suit against a number of parties, including the local fire department. Michele Oliver filed suit against Holiday Inn Express, Delaware Elevator, Inc., and the Lewes Fire Department over an incident that occurred on March 27, 2021. [...]
PHOTOS: Seven people are dead and several others are injured after an explosion at a chocolate factory Friday in West Reading, Pennsylvania, police and city officials said. Two additional bodies were recovered from the rubble at the site of the factory Sunday night, West Reading Police Chief Wayne Holben said at a press conference. - PUB DATE: 3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC News [...]
VIDEO: If there is one thing each community in the Ohio Valley has in common, it’s a big heart. In Newell, the volunteer fire department is honoring its members with special banners. New banners picturing both past and present Newell Volunteer Firefighters line the power poles throughout the city. The new program hopes to promote growth for the fire department within the community of Newell and beyond. - PUB DATE: 3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTRF-TV CBS 7 Wheeling [...]
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Dayton Fire Department was on scene for more than 12 hours after a fire broke out at a historic Wright Brothers site early Sunday morning. According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, crews were called to the area of Inland Avenue near West Third Street in Dayton around 2:28 a. - PUB DATE: 3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDTN-TV NBC 2 Dayton [...]
Illinois is facing a shortage of volunteer firefighters, but a new plan from State Senator Patrick Joyce may help address this issue. On Friday, Joyce advanced a plan out of the Senate that would allow for more people to complete firefighter training. Senate Bill 1611, also known as the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act, would provide state employees with leave from their job to attend firefighter training courses. - PUB DATE: 3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Country Herald [...]
The old Doane Stuart School in the area of Mt. Hope Drive in Albany appears to be a total loss, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said. The fire broke out Thursday evening, with all areas of the building involved. A steeple on the building has collapsed, said the mayor, with more collapses expected. Route 9W at Corning Hill is closed in that area. - PUB DATE: 3/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNYT-TV NBC 13 Albany [...]
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