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- Cleveland Firefighter's Free Speech Rights ViolatedBudget cuts may have increased the possibility of tragedy in Cleveland. Bay Village firefighter Ron Westmoreland was suspended after sharing his displeasure with cutting the swift water rescue dive team due to budget constraints.
- Charges Needed Against Firefighters Who Refused to Put Out BlazeA couple loses everything only weeks before Christmas while firefighters watch down the road.
- Cleveland Firefighter Supervisors Face Disciplinary Charges in Pay ScandalThree Cleveland Fire Department supervisors face disciplinary and possibly criminal charges for allowing firefighters to garner full-time pay when not working even part-time hours. An ongoing audit revealed violations of shift swapping contract privileges
- Ohioans Share Thoughts on Cleveland Firefighter ScandalThe Cleveland City Council opted for a high-tech solution for ongoing problems in the fire department, according to the Plain Dealer. An audit revealed soaring overtime and retirement unused sick day payments cost taxpayers $1.5 million.
- Heaven Help the FirefighterPoem based on the smoke-filled sky and the long, hard hours the firefighters had to put in during the California wildfires.
- Facts and Theories About Car Insurance for FirefightersThe common man buys insurance to safeguard his interest in case there is an accident. When something unforeseen happens you are not caught off guard. He does not deliberately go out there and put his life on the line.
Camden County, Georgia Proposes to Have Inmates Replace FirefightersCamden County, located in southeast Georgia, wants to replace its firefighters with inmates, hoping to save the county $500,00.00 a year. Local firefighters are outraged.- Budget Cuts Put Texas Volunteer Firefighters in Harms Way Fighting Texas Wildfires77% of the Texas firefighting service is provided by 30,000 Volunteer Firefighters from 1,400 Volunteer Fire Departments, and many have inadequate or no protective fire gear.
Wildfires in Leon CountyTwo fires broke out on Sunday, September 3, at 2:30 pm, and spread rapidly, soon turning into an uncontrolled inferno.- Mayor Bloomberg Excludes Firefighters and Police Officers from 9/11 MemorialCNN reported that first responders are not being invited to the 9/11 memorial. Mayor Bloomberg's office confirms the report saying "there isn't room for them."
Firefighter Commits Suicide After Shirtless Photo ScandalA Philadelphia firefighter is believed to have taken his own life two months after a small scandal surrounding shirtless photos of him surfaced and he was briefly removed from his position in the Department.- Firefighter RobberyA fictional story about a kindergarten graduation with a twist!
- From Mom to Firefighter: Going Back to SchoolMom of three returns to school to become a firefighter.
- Capture and Death of Osama Bin LadenThis most monumental date in history of the capture and demise of the most wanted masterminded criminal finally gets due justice done. Thank you to our Navy Seals and to all our Military and Armed Forces fighting the war against terrorism.
- Small Town Fire DepartmentTrue but humorous story about an event that happened on a volunteer firefighter making an effort to catch the fire truck after falling off the back.
- What Makes Firefighters so Hot... and How You Can Steal Their PlaybookFirefighters are always tops on women's fantasy lists. It's not the hats, it is the decision making, leadership and good guy vibes they exude. Here's how to copy them to get the woman of YOUR fantasies.
- Lancaster Firefighters Fight BackLancaster City firefighters have voted no confidence in their fire chief and fear he may be putting their lives - and the city - at risk.
- Firefighter Refuses to Perform Duties Based on Political DisagreementMark Ekstrum, veteran firefighter, refused to respond to the scene of a shooting rampage because of political differences between him and fellow firefighters.
- A Firefighter's Take on Losing Collective BrargainingCollective bargaining is being attacked. See a firefighter's view on what is happening.
Bellmore Firefighter Shot at Accident Scene - Reminds Us Why Police Are Needed at ScenesOn March 1st, 2011, a firefighter is injured in the line of duty by a malicious gun-wielding man. In addition, readers will also learn inside why police are needed at emergency scenes.- Massachusetts Firefighter Loses Job Due to Facebook PostsFacebook posts seem to have cost Massachusetts firefighter Richard Doherty his job. It is a lesson on Facebook posts coming back to bite users.
Washington State SB 5354 Would Extend Personal Injury Benefits to Police and FirefightersWashington State is not considering amending a bill which would provide for surviving spouses and children of law enforcement officers and firefighters who die from other work-related illnesses.
What to Expect as a Volunteer FirefighterThe volunteer fire service has many different attributes and is significantly dynamics. Some people can handle it - others can't. Inside you'll learn how to expect when becoming a volunteer firefighter.
What is Bunker Gear?Detailed description of bunker gear or turnout gear used by firefighters in the United States. All new firefighters must be properly outfitted when joining a fire department.
Become a Firefighter GuideGuide to becoming a firefighter. The firefighter guide shared training, specialized certification and continuing education courses. Learn how to begin a career in firefighting.- Chicago Fire Kills 2 Firefighters; How Do Residents Cope with Tragedy?When fires break out, no matter where one lives, the residents always come to help and eventually heal. The Chicago fires have killed numerous firefighters; how will Chicago residents cope?
Chicago Warehouse Fire Kills Two Firefighters Despite Massive Effort to Save ThemFour firefighters became trapped when the roof collapsed. Two were found alive, but two did not make it.- Two Chicago Firefighters Die in Blaze as Warehouse Roof CollapsesTwo Chicago firefighters died today as the roof of a warehouse collapsed on them.
Chicago Firefighters: 2 Killed, 17 Injured in Blaze on 100th Anniversary of Union Stock Yards FireTwo firefighters have lost their lives and seventeen more were injured on the 100th anniversary of the Union Stock Yards fire; a fire that claimed the lives of 21 Chicago firefighters.
Volunteer Firefighters Learn Responsibility & AccountabilityWhether it be a sick call, structure fire or motor vehicle accident, you can always count on your local volunteers to be there at the moment you need them most.- A Hero in Waiting - Calling on Future FirefightersLife as a firefighter may not be at the forefront of most youth, but with some subtle encouragement, your child could grow up to be the type of hero that everyone loves to admire.
How to Get my Child to Become a FirefighterThis article is based on first hand experience on how to get your child interested in firefighting as a career.- The Makings of a FirefighterHere are some quick tips for parents that want their child to grow up to be a firefighter
10 Tips for Making Your Child Want to Be a FiremanThe best techniques and behaviors for making your child the fireman of the family.- Fire Service Retirement GiftsWhen a member of the Fire Department retires, it is a nice gesture to give them a gift. Although it does not have to relate to their fire career, gifts for a retirement celebration tend to lean towards the person's career choice.
- Firefighters - Deductibility of Meal ExpensesAre those meal deductions legit?What makes them so?
- The Fire Academy: Firefighter Training for Firefigher 1 CertificationBecoming a firefighter requires a lot of training and diligence to finally complete. This article contains pertinent information and a personal point-of-view of what firefighters in training will go through.
Visiting International Firefighters Learn New Skills During 2010 Bombero ProgramSeventeen Bomberos (firefighters) from South America and Mexico took part in a week of firefighter training in Santa Clara County. The firefighters trained at different locations throughout the county.- Aircraft Firefighting Training at the UNR Fire Science AcademyThe Univesity of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy (FSA) provides hands on firefighting training for industrial, airport, and municipal fire departments.
- Getting Burned: How Privatization Corrupted the South Fulton, Tennessee Fire DepartmentA critical look at how privatization is being used to breach the public trust in the distribution of public services.
