Leadership

Columbus fire chief faces 2 disciplinary charges for handling of fatal 2023 fire truck crash
Fire Chief Jeff Happ was charged by Columbus officials with neglect of duty after an independent investigation.
Dec. 10, 2025
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The Firehouse Yak: John Lewis and Robert Moran – Basement Fires and Hidden Dangers Below
Dec. 9, 2025
Report examines Columbus fire chief’s handling of fatal fire truck crash investigation
Dec. 9, 2025
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Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy spoke about fireworks safety at a recent event.
Dec. 8, 2025
fire department lawsuits after-action reviews operations scrutiny Peter Matthews As Firehouse Sees It
Dec. 8, 2025
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Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Week 47
Dec. 8, 2025
Harvey, IL, Closes Two Fire Station as More Firefighters are Laid Off
Dec. 7, 2025
Rock Falls Fire Department
Rock Falls city officials are pursuing an appeal after a $31.5 million verdict in the wrongful death of Lt. Garrett Ramos. Officials are concerned about the cost to the city and the impacts on its residents.
Dec. 7, 2025
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Robert Sinnott Jr. is accused of forcing firefighters at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company into acts of non-consensual sexual contact when he was fire chief. Sinnott is also a retired police chief.
Dec. 7, 2025

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