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Asheville Fire Department struggles to retain crews due to pay, union leader says
Careers & Education

NC Fire Department Struggles to Retain Crews Due to Poor Pay

April 29, 2024
The Asheville Fire Department has had 25 members leave the department in the past year.
Port Arthur fire chief Greg Benson has been fired
Leadership

Port Arthur, TX, Fire Chief Out as City 'Not Happy' with Department's Direction

April 26, 2024
Fire Chief Greg Benson, who has led the department for three years, said the action came without warning.
Madison Montag/pennlive (TNS)
Operations & Training

Live Burn, Interior Firefighter Training Starts for PA Teens, 17

April 25, 2024
The '100 Teens-to-Lifesavers Challenge' initiative was funding by a $2.2 million FEMA grant.
Palm Beach State College
Training Drills

PBSC to Host South Florida’s Biggest First Responder Competition

April 24, 2024
The Palm Beach State College Invitational brings together 50 teams of 400 professional firefighters and paramedics from Tallahassee to Miami and Canada to see who can best solve...
Leadership

Former Winter Harbor, ME, Chief Faces Computer-Related Charges

April 24, 2024
The ex-Gouldsboro fire chief, charged with theft there, is accused of new offenses in Winter Harbor.