Safety & Health

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Dramatic video shows large fire at East Bay vacant commercial building
Operations & Training

Watch: Dramatic Video Shows Massive CA Commercial Fire

April 30, 2024
The Contra Costa County Fire Department battled the blaze at the vacant building for several hours.
Mental health support for Milwaukee firefighters; new initiative launched | FOX6 News Milwaukee
Safety & Health

New Mental Health Support Announced for Milwaukee Firefighters

April 29, 2024
In correlation with Mental Health Awareness Month, the department has partnered with First Responders Psychiatric Services to be proactive in treating its members.
KC appeals decision, sending firefighter back to work, thrown out
Apparatus

Kansas City, MO, Officials File Motion to Overturn Decision to Reinstate Firefighter in Fatal Crash

April 25, 2024
An arbitrator recently ruled that Firefighter Dominic Biscari should return to work, get back pay and have his slate wiped clean.
‘Keep him in your prayers’: Hillcrest fire chief suffers head injury after fall from fire engine, of
Safety & Health

Hillcrest, NC, Fire Chief Injured in Fall From Engine

April 24, 2024
Hillcrest Fire Chief Michael Scott was helping with maintenance and washing the rig when he fell and suffered a head injury.
Man charged with shooting at firefighter in Chatham County
Safety & Health

Man who Shot at Goldston, NC, Firefighter Charged with Felony

April 24, 2024
The firefighter, who was in a truck at a brush fire, was not injured in the Jan. 5 incident.