Firefighters
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
“For person after person, it was the firefighters over and over again trying to be helpful in some way,” Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley recalls of members’ support for the community
Through her song, “My Hero’s Prayer,” Beth Krah shares a message of faith and hope — a reminder to those on the frontlines that they are seen, valued and never alone
Firefighters walked a half mile to reach the injured men; 1 patient in serious condition
Community concerned about increased response time; 14 of the 25 fire department employees quit, including the chief and assistant chief
Easy-to-use testing kits confirm firefighters and medics are transferring MRSA from ambulance into living quarters, as well as becoming infected themselves
2 firefighters injured; fire department was assisting with vehicle rescue and preparing for medflight landing
He serves as the medical director of one facility, and will oversee another one slated to open next year; his family history of firefighting led him to a career in emergency medicine
Brad Welch, 28, a paramedic and trained firefighter, raced across a parking lot from his home, started a fire engine and extinguished the flames after hearing a panicked radio call
Shift lengths, staffing, and response problems at center of the dispute between labor and management
It’s a move public officials are increasingly willing to make, but city fire officials warn it can be dangerous
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