Firefighters from Engine 42 are known as a fit hardworking crew. Much of their high fitness level can be attributed to Captain McMillen from A shift who co-owns a CrossFit gym.
Read More »Steven Seagal on short list for new FBI director
In the weeks after the FBI director was fired there has been speculation as to who will take over as America's top cop.
Read More »NFPA to mandate all Fire based EMS deploy BLS equipped engines.
With fire departments seeing an increase in EMS based call volumes many are calling for NFPA to be address the needs of fire based EMS. One possible new mandate will see NFPA 1901 call for any new fire apparatus purchased by city's with fire-medics have BLS capabilities.
Read More »Report finds Firefighters at risk due to exposure to the chemical Dihydrogen Monoxide
It seems everyday there is a new risk to being a firefighter. Chemicals found on fire scenes and absorbed into turnout gear have been linked to many illness. Now a chemical found in fire hose is raising an alarm.
Read More »Fire departments issue warning over July 4th home flame thrower novelty kits
Fire crackers, cherry bombs, M-80s and bottle rockets all have been popular in the one-ups-men-ship of the suburban dad July 4th artillery show. Now all great home fireworks of the past are about to be trumped by the home Flame ...
Read More »Record numbers of Police and Firefighters come out of closet and announce engagements in wake SCOTUS ruling
Police and Fire chiefs from around the country are reporting record number of vacation requests being put in by their employees. The reason... the US Supreme Court made gay marriage legal and now these employees can get married.
Read More »City Aldermen upset over firefighters mowing firehouse lawn on duty
Aldermen Jeremy Sacani has raised a complaint with the local fire department. His issue came from seeing on duty paid firefighters out mowing the lawn at the fire station. Something he thinks is a major waste of tax payers money. ...
Read More »Fire & EMS workers disciplined for drinking “Beer Water” on duty
Texas fire and EMS workers are in trouble for drinking on duty. Problem is they say it was not alcohol it was water.
Read More »Mayor bans Police and Fire employees from Memorial Murph
On Monday as part of Memorial Day many people will participate in what is called the Memorial Murph workout. This workout is in honor of US Navy SEAL LT. Michael P. Murphy. Mayor William Stranix has issued an order that no city police or fire employee can be involved in this workout.
Read More »Firefighters terminated for helping with wedding proposal
Firefighters from the city of Harrison are in hot water after helping a member propose to his girlfriend. The issue comes due to the firefighters pulling a surprise fire drill at Poseidon Grade School. Chief Frank Scott explains how the ...
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