‘It’s not the end of the world’: Leaders look ahead after ballot initiative for firefighter funding fails
“Well it’s not the end of the world because that was for future planning,” said Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally. She said the ...
$850K sexual misconduct settlement prompts calls for changes in Houston's firefighter contract
The council member's request comes as officials move to approve an $850,000 settlement for former firefighter Melinda Abbt.
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Fighting fire in the cold: How winter weather challenges crews in central Illinois
" It definitely has its challenges because you know the main tool we use to fight fires is water," said Springfield Fire ...
City of Tacoma considers cutting firefighting program to help with budget deficit; firefighter union
We’re at that critical breaking point. Our rigs are failing. Our equipment is failing. On top of that, our facilities are ...
Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress
Firefighters work long hours to protect communities, often in dangerous conditions and for low starting pay. Surveys show the ...
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The history of fire service and EMS challenge coins
Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations ...
Fire Safe Blanket Project aims to keep homeless safe this winter. How to make a donation
The Firefighter Burn Institute is partnering with the UC Davis Burn Institute to help as many people as they can stay safe while they stay warm. Lauren Spink and Sydney Mullins from UC Davis joined ...
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IRS Offers Tools & Reminders For Tax Filing
As the nation's tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding people of simple steps they can take now to ...