Baltimore Officials Address Fire Department Staffing, Overtime Issues
High overtime pay among first responders in Baltimore is a symptom of significant understaffing, a longstanding challenge that some say leads to employee burnout.
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Fire Agreement Between Orangeburg (SC) City, County Advances
Orangeburg County is continuing to develop a fire services agreement with the City of Orangeburg.
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Tupelo (MS) Fire Department Faces Staffing Needs, Increased Overtime Issues
Fire Chief Brad Robinson said the department needs more firefighters and overtime for the more seasoned staff.
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Student’s ‘Radioactive Rock’ Prompts Hazmat Response at OK School
A hazardous materials team responded to Owasso High School after it was reported that a student brought in a “radioactive rock,” authorities said.
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Bloomington (IL) Fire Department Near Full Staff Due to New Licensure Program
One of the biggest barriers to recruitment was the need for applicants to have a state-issued paramedic license before being hired.
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St. Paul (MN) Police, Fire Departments Contend with Staffing Issues
The fire department has been facing an increasing number of firefighters unable to work due to injuries.
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Inside the Pigeon Forge (TN) Fire Department
Constance York takes a look at the growth of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department and some of the obstacles its firefighters face.
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Humpday Hangout: Kenneth R. Willette
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak with guest Kenneth R. Willette, executive director of the North American Fire Training Directors.
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It’s the Public’s Money
Like other organizations, fire service agencies are often targets for embezzlement. John K. Murphy discusses how to mitigate risks of theft.
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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Tucson (AZ) Fire Department
Host Eddie Buchanan speaks with Chief Chuck Ryan and Assistant Chief Mike Carsten of the Tucson (AZ) Fire Department.
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A Special Lifesaver Honored in NJ
Firefighters are known for saving the lives of civilians. It's not every day that a civilian saves the life of a firefighter.
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Leadership and the NIOSH 5
The NIOSH 5 are the the top five causal factors that contribute to bad outcomes on the fireground. But what do they have to do…
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