Former ME Fire Chief Pleads to Reduced Charges in Fraud Case
A former fire chief for Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges to resolve an alleged fraud case.
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Carroll County (MD) Hires New Deputy Chief of Fire and EMS Department
Carroll County has hired a deputy chief of operations, a newly created management position to provide oversight and leadership.
Shrewsbury (MA) Fire Chief Retires
On his last day as Shrewsbury’s fire chief, James Vuona sat down in the passenger seat of a 98-year-old fire engine as he rode home
Bath Township (OH) Fire Chief to Lead Statewide Organization
Joe Kitchen, chief of the Bath Township Fire Department, was sworn in July 24 as the 95th president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association.
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It’s the Public’s Money
Like other organizations, fire service agencies are often targets for embezzlement. John K. Murphy discusses how to mitigate risks of theft.
Inside the Pigeon Forge (TN) Fire Department
Constance York takes a look at the growth of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department and some of the obstacles its firefighters face.
New Norfolk (VA) Fire Chief Brings 40 Years of Experience, Department History
Norfolk made history last month by swearing in the city’s first Black fire chief, 40-year department veteran Sidney Carroll.
Boston Firefighters’ Vehicles ‘Severely’ Damaged During Celtics Parade
A group of spectators climbed on top of several vehicles outside the department’s firehouse on Boylston Street during the Boston Celtics championship parade.
Service Restored After 911 System Goes Down in MA
The 911 emergency system was back up and running across the Bay State Tuesday afternoon following a major outage.
A Special Lifesaver Honored in NJ
Firefighters are known for saving the lives of civilians. It's not every day that a civilian saves the life of a firefighter.
Leadership and the NIOSH 5
The NIOSH 5 are the the top five causal factors that contribute to bad outcomes on the fireground. But what do they have to do with leadership?
Firehouse Family Values
Families thrive when they are guided by a set of core beliefs, and that holds true for firefighters and their firehouse families, as well, writes Larry Conley.