Central Florida firefighter seeking PTSD coverage gets boost from state leader
A local firefighter in a court battle to get coverage for PTSD treatment is getting support from the state’s Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal.
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Emergency workers honored for life-saving rescue efforts
Columbus and Bartholomew County public safety personnel were honored at Tuesday’s Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety meeting for their efforts to save …
Wichita firefighters, supporters protest at City Hall over wages
Wichita firefighters, their families and supporters cheered outside of Wichita City Hall on Tuesday after union officials told them that during contract negotiations they immediately rejected the city …
Building owner charged in Philadelphia fire, building collapse that killed fire Lt. Sean Williamson
Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms said 28-year-old Al-Asharf Basem Khalil was arrested at JFK Airport in New York days after they learned he fled to Jordan following the …
National Wildland Firefighter Day recognizes the hard work and dedication of all wildland firefighters and support personnel
NIFC said the day is intended to recognize the dedication of Wildland Firefighters, including federal, state, local, rural, contract, and support personnel. The day is intended to recognize the hard …
Fire issued terrifying wake-up call
The Rodeo-Chediski Fire sounded a terrifying wake-up call. We sat bolt upright in bed. But when the smoke cleared — we hit the snooze button. And have been pounding that button ever since. The …
July 2 will be the first “National Wildland Firefighter Day”
MDT there will be an event live-streamed on facebook announcing the designation of July 2 as National Wildland Firefighter Day. (Following is a news release from the National Interagency Fire Center:) …
Man who tried to rescue Chesterfield firefighter speaks to 8News
One man has said he attempted to rescue the Chesterfield County firefighter who died in North Carolina on Saturday.
Melanoma Isn’t Just Caused By Environmental Factors, New Research Shows
Tony Awards to be Broadcast Live on CBS, Paramount+ SundayTHE 75th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® comes to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 1 …
Family, Friends Gather To Remember Life Of Fallen Hero, Firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson
Firefighter Hurt After Fire Engulfs Home In Delaware CountyCrews worked to douse the flames on Kedron Avenue in Folsom just after 1 a.m. A firefighter was treated and released with an elbow injury.