The Fire Service’s Role at Protests
Fire departments may get called in to assist law enforcement with removing protestors from locking devices. Is your agency ready?
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Scenes of Violence: Campus Unrest
Steve Hamilton speaks with guest Frank Ricci about emergency response to campus protests and civil unrest.
Training Minutes: Protester Barrier Device
Mark Gregory and members of PL Vulcan Training demonstrate how to overcome an improvised barrier that chains two protesters together.
FDNY Gives FBI Information on Members Who Attended U.S. Capitol Riot
The New York City Fire Department has provided information to the FBI on multiple members who were allegedly at the riot at the U.S. Capitol
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Podcast: First-Due Battalion Chief: The War Years
Host Danny Sheridan and his guests discuss the "War Years" for the FDNY, firefighters and the current unrest, and more.
Photos: Kenosha (WI) Firefighters Battle Fires Following Riots
Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some photos from the scene of fires set in the wake of riots in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Riot Declared During Fiery Portland (OR) Protest
Portland police declared a riot after fires were started amid ongoing protests against racial injustice.
Report: Police No Longer Allowed to Use Portland (OR) Fire Stations for Staging
Federal and local police are no longer permitted to use Portland (OR) Fire and Rescue fire stations for staging, according to reports.
Virginia Beach (VA) Firefighters Attacked During Rescue Attempt
Virginia Beach firefighters were “pushed and kicked” as they attempted to treat a man gravely injured in a motorcycle crash.
Atlanta Fire Department Releases Photos of Second Suspect in Wendy’s Arson
Atlanta officials have released photos of another suspect who is believed to have set fire to a Wendy's that was the site of the deadly shooting.
Photos: LAFD Firefighters Respond to Two Fires During Riots
City of Los Angeles (CA) firefighters responded to two fires on Melrose Avenue on May 30 during the recent riots, and fire photographer Rick McClure shared some images of crews working at the scene.
Photos: Amid Unrest, Indy Firefighters Battle Pharmacy Fire
As cities around the nation contended with protests and violent unrest in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Indianapolis firefighters responded to a fire at a pharmacy in the city's downtown.