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Ohio Firefighters Indicted for Selling Shifts Suspended

One of the 13 firefighters indicted has only worked one shift in two years, according to documents.

News • May 16th, 2013

Utah Assistant Chief Charged with Prescription Fraud

The discovery of missing controlled substances within the Unified Fire Authority has led to prescription fraud charges filed against an assistant chief in what likely is a separate case.

News • May 11th, 2013

Firefighter Fired from Minn. Department for DWIs

The St. Paul firefighter failed to report the loss of his driver's license after multiple DWI charges.

News • May 11th, 2013

Baltimore County Settles Suit With Disabled Firefighters

An agreement with two Baltimore County firefighters who allege they were forced out of work for disabilities, allows them to return to their jobs on light duty and award damages and legal fees.

News • May 10th, 2013

Wis. Lawmakers Work on Residency Proposal

Legislators are trying to make a deal that will eliminate resident requirements for municipal workers, including firefighters, but force them to live within a set distance.

News • May 9th, 2013

Fireworks Sales Proposal in Rural Calif. Sparks Debate

Fire officials say legalized fireworks would allow nonprofit groups and residents in Merced County to sell and use 'safe-and-sane' devices from June 28 to July 4.

News • May 9th, 2013

Impact of Affordable Care Act on EMS Discussed at CFSI

Lori Moore-Merrill said Wednesday that there are not enough primary care providers to meet the needs of then Affordable Care Act and agencies need to conduct a needs assessment.

News • May 9th, 2013

Pa. Town Seeks Options as Volunteer Dept. Fizzles Out

Braddock Hills officials say the town's volunteer fire department is not providing fire protection and they're looking to neighbors for help with fire service.

News • May 9th, 2013

Settlement Reached With Disabled FDNY Firefighter

A suit filed by FDNY firefighter who alleged his Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) rights were violated when he was forced to retire because of lung damage.

News • May 9th, 2013

Man Arrested After Stealing Calif. Firefighter's Pants

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrested a 45-year-old man after he allegedly stole pants, a radio and other gear from a fire truck parked at a scene.

News • May 9th, 2013

Fire Service Descends on D.C. For CFSI Events

Kicking off CFSI was Lou Amabili, who helped write “America Burning.” The event concludes with a dinner Thursday with Vice President Biden in attendance.

News • May 8th, 2013

Fla. Dept. Caught in Firestorm of Racial Accusations

An East Lake fire lieutenant was demoted for allegedly making a Nazi salute and he's accusing a firefighter of calling him a 'dirty Mexican' as racial tension mount.

News • May 8th, 2013

L.A. City Council Reverses Fire Dept. Staffing Shift

Los Angeles officials have appropriated $1.6M to reverse a controversial staffing plan that removed firefighters from engines to work on ambulances.

News • May 8th, 2013

Two N.J. Men Charged With Running 9/11 Scam

Two New Jersey men have been charged in connection with running a 9/11 memorial scam allegedly by collecting donations and selling Tee-shirts from the back of a pickup truck.

News • May 8th, 2013

Ariz. Firefighter Gets $125K in Sexual Harassment Suit

A Tucson firefighter/medic has been awarded $125,000 to settle a sexual harassment claim that alleged he was 'physically and sexually assaulted... multiple times by a captain.

News • May 8th, 2013

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