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IAFF President: Author's 'Ill-Gotten Gold'

I write in reference to Douglas Gantenbein’s posting on Friday, October 31. While I will withhold my comments regarding his character and sensibility for the face-to-face meeting I hope to arrange, I will share some broader thoughts here.

News • November 5th, 2003

Full-Time Connecticut Fire Marshal Okayed

Following Board of Selectmen approval for increasing the part-time fire marshal position to full-time, the Fire Department appeared before the Board of Finance Wednesday, October 22

News • October 29th, 2003

Council Expected To Confirm Alabama Official For Job Next Week

Late Sunday night, Dennis L. Rubin's plane sat on the runway at Hartsfield International Airport for 20 minutes, waiting for another plane to make an emergency landing

News • October 28th, 2003

Lauderdale, Florida Fire Chief, Union Are At Odds Over Low-Key Medical Director

Dr. Harry Wayne Lee has worked for 33 years in emergency medicine and was once named the state's top EMS medical director

News • October 27th, 2003

Rubin Takes Job In Atlanta, Georgia

In December, Dothan’s city manager will take command of a major metropolitan fire department when he becomes Atlanta’s fire chief

News • October 27th, 2003

30 Apply For Rhode Island Fire Chief Post

When Mayor James Doyle returned to work Thursday after his vacation, the pile on his desk that was screaming the loudest was the stack of applications for the job of fire chief

News • October 26th, 2003

Retired JC, Ohio Fire Chief Reflects On Past 40 Years

Like many boys, Don Bailey had an interest in being a firefighter as a youngster. Most outgrow that phase, but Bailey did not. He admitted to following the village trucks to fires whenever possible and as soon as he got old enough, he joined the other...

News • October 16th, 2003

Ohio Fire Chief Fights For His Job In Council Trial

Mark Badia spent most of his adult life fighting fires. Monday night, he was fighting for his job

News • October 14th, 2003

Maryland Teen Volunteer Firefighter Using Her Skills To Save Lives

Last Monday, Caitlin Magraw responded to a call to assist an 8-year-old girl who had been injured in a car accident. Magraw, a senior at Churchill High School, is one of three students from her school who volunteer with Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire...

News • October 9th, 2003

Henry Cusell, 53, Florida District Chief Of Fire-Rescue

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue District Chief Henry Cusell was known for many things. He was a 32-year firefighter and a passionate outdoorsman

News • October 1st, 2003

Rougeau Opts To Retire As Massachusetts Fire Services Director

He began his firefighting career three decades ago, worked his way up the ranks from firefighting rookie to a department lieutenant and yesterday, 52-year-old Fire Department Director Craig Rougeau spent his final day at the city's firehouse

News • October 1st, 2003

Former Colorado Fire Chief May Run; Two More File Petitions

Another possible candidate has stepped forward to run for the Ward 1 seat on city council this November, while two more have filed their petitions with the city

News • September 24th, 2003

Assistant Fire Chief In Arizona Is In Running For Top Job In Atlanta

After spending most of his life in the Valley, Assistant Phoenix Fire Chief Cassie Peters is looking to land the top job in Atlanta

News • September 15th, 2003

Euclid, Ohio Fire Chief Placed On Administrative Leave

The Euclid fire chief is off the job until further notice

News • September 14th, 2003

Plymouth, Indiana Fire Chief Dies Battling Cancer

Plymouth Fire Department Chief John Brown lost his battle with cancer Monday

News • September 2nd, 2003

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