Suffolk (VA) Firefighters Respond to Tech Rescue Incident at Construction Site
Suffolk (VA) firefighters responded to a complex technical rescue incident at a construction site that left one person dead.
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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.
Newport News (VA) Fire and Police Departments’ Response to Fatal Shooting, and City’s Handling of Case, Under Scrutiny
Two Newport News firefighters were terminated after an investigation found they ignored protocols while responding to a shooting.
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Near Miss for VA Firefighter: Explosion After Forcible Entry
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VA Firefighter Dies of Injuries Sustained in July Crash
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System vs. Situation: Successful Failures
Critical decision makers must recognize when the situation overwhelms the system. Michael Barakey on how fire departments should ready for natural disasters.
Multiple VA Firefighters Treated for Electric Shocks at House Fire
Multiple Bristol Fire Department members were treated for minor electrical shock injuries after fighting a house fire late Saturday night.
VA Firefighter Killed in ATV Accident at Wildfire
Forest Technician Rocky S. Wood, 54, was killed in a crash while operating at the scene of a wildfire in Buchanan County.
Multiple Children Rescued at Chesapeake (VA) Apartment Fire
Kevin W. Lyons recounts a 2020 apartment fire in Chesapeake, Virginia, that entailed the rescue of multiple children.