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NEWS STORIES

September 2008

Ontario Fire Fighters Work Hard for Charity - September 25, 2008 more

Tune in to the FireLine Radio Show - September 25, 2008 more

Union Aims to Spark Political Interest in Fire Protection - September 25, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Left Homeless By Hurricane Ike - September 24, 2008 more

California Fire Fighter Rides 525 Miles for Arthritis Research - September 24, 2008 more

Judge Rules Against Plan, But EMTs Are Still Laid Off - September 23, 2008 more

No Time to Spare - September 23, 2008 more

Seventh Annual Michael J. Otten Memorial Golf Outing - September 22, 2008 more

Hub Fire Fighters to Get Fitness Gear - September 19, 2008 more

Fire Fighter: Montgomery Unjustly Discourages Unions - September 19, 2008 more

Fire Ops 101 Gives Officials a Feel for Fire Fighting - September 18, 2008 more

Fire Fighters for a Day - September 18, 2008 more

Don't Miss the FireLine Radio Show - September 18, 2008 more

Labor Leader of the Week: Mark Drygas of IAFF - September 12, 2008 more

Maine Fire Fighters and Other First Responders Back Collins - September 12, 2008 more

Cancer Takes Heavy Toll on Seattle Fire Fighters - September 12, 2008 more

New York and Charleston Fire Fighters Exchange Support - September 12, 2008 more

Texas Fire Fighters Shave Heads to Support Brother - September 11, 2008 more

A Date With the Lake - September 11, 2008 more

Fire Union Feels Burned - September 11, 2008 more

Judge OKs Bankruptcy Filing for Vallejo, California - September 10, 2008 more

Sorry Situation: Hancock EOC Has First Responders Worried - September 10, 2008 more

Jefferson Parish Fire Fighters Angry About Treatment During Gustav - September 10, 2008 more

Home of Toledo Fire Fighter to Get 'Extreme Makeover' - September 9, 2008 more

Hackensack EMTs Seek Judge's Ruling on Layoffs - September 9, 2008 more

Gulf Coast Fire Fighters Provide Hurricane Relief - September 8, 2008 more

Atlanta Fire Fighters Run 75 Miles for a Good Cause - September 8, 2008 more

Broward County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics 5k Run – September 7, 2008 more

8th Annual CT United Ride - September 7, 2008 more

Extended Fire Fighter Family Takes Care of California Widow - September 5, 2008 more

Indiana Fire Fighters Launch Community AED Program - September 5, 2008 more

Help Stop Dangerous Layoffs in Minneola, Florida - September 3, 2008 more

Jackson Fire Union Extinguishes Fire Deaths With Free Smoke Detectors - September 2, 2008 more

August 2008

Michigan Fire Fighter 'Honored' to Speak - August 28, 2008 more

Milwaukee, WI Local 215 “Meet and Greet” Party - August 28, 2008 more

Newton Fire Fighters to Receive $6.1 Million in Retro Pay and Benefits - August 26, 20008 more

EMTs Seek Public Vote on Private Ambulances - August 25, 2008 more

Vallejo Fire Fighters, City Employees Form Coalition to Keep City From Bankruptcy - August 25, 2008 more

Study Targets Indianapolis Fire Fighters' Heart Attack Risk - August 25, 2008 more

Firefest Concert and 5K Race Benefits Fire Fighter Families - August 23, 2008 more

Alabama Fire Fighters Auction Signed Helmet for MDA - August 21, 2008 more

Port Alberni Pitches In to do Heavy Lifting - August 21, 2008 more

Texas Fire Fighter Back on Duty After Extensive Burns - August 21, 2008 more

Florida Fire Fighter Awarded Two Medals for Service - August 21, 2008 more

Parish May Fight Fire Flap With PR - August 21, 2008 more

Fire Fighter's Family Sues Alarm Company - August 20, 2008 more

Newton Fire Fighters No Longer Need Doctor's Notes - August 20, 2008 more

Maine Fire Fighters Protect Right to Fill the Boot - August 19, 2008 more

Pittsburgh President is Labor Leader of the Week - August 18, 2008 more

Singing New Haven Fire Fighter Heeds ‘Idol’ Call - August 18, 2008 more

Deutsche Bank Building Fire Fighters Honored - August 18, 2008 more

UFOA and UFA Conduct Toy Drive for Katrina Kids - August 14, 2008 more

Reality TV Show Set to Film in Grand Rapids Fire Station - August 12, 2008 more

Last Day Looms for Eight EMTs - August 7, 2008 more

Fired Snowmass Fire Fighter Wins Labor Suit - August 7, 2008 more

Newton Fire Fighters Awarded Retro Pay and Benefits - August 7, 2008 more

Oldsmar City Council Supports National Collective Bargaining Effort - August 7, 2008 more

South Holland Professional Firefighters Annual Golf Outing – August 6, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Dies Trying to Save Boater - August 5, 2008 more

Arbitrator: Beaumont Can't Replace Dispatchers With Civilians - August 4, 2008 more

Hudson Valley Ride for Kids in Central Valley, NY - August 3, 2008 more

Denver Negotiates Stellar Contract - August 1, 2008 more

California IAFF Local Officer Triumphs in Retaliation Case - August 1, 2008 more

July 2008

Fire Fighter's Death Under Investigation - July 30, 3008 more

Denton Fire Fighter Receives Silver Star Earned by Brother Killed in Iraq - July 30, 2008 more

Florida House Fire Reinforces Need for New Fire Station - July 28, 2008 more

Ontario Vice President Places Second in Vermont 100K - July 28, 2008 more

Slain Fire Fighter Was Never Left Alone - July 28, 2008 more

IAFF Local 94 Member Drowns Rescuing Son - July 25, 2008 more

Hingham Fire Fighters Join ‘Red Shirt’ Campaign - July 25, 2008 more

Fire Department Recognized For Commitment To Military - July 25, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Wife Challenges Connecticut Incumbent - July 25, 2008 more

Hagerstown Fire Department Lands Federal Grants On Its Own - July 25, 2008 more

Findlay, OH Local 381 Golf Outing - July 25, 2008 more

Fire Fighters To Call Budget Cuts Unsafe - July 24, 2008 more

Young Women Learn What It Takes to be Fire Fighters - July 23, 2008 more

Johnson City Fire Fighter Takes Home Tennessee Gold - July 22, 2008 more

State Labor Board Again Rules in Fire Fighter's Favor - July 22, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Illness Tab Over $150M - July 22, 2008 more

Ohio Fire Fighters Aid Local President With Cancer - July 22, 2008 more

Ontario Blast, Blaze Leave 1,000 Homeless - July 21, 2008 more

Winning in the Cards for a Washington Fire Fighter - July 21, 2008 more

Proposal To Merge South Florida Fire Departments Postponed - July 21, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Killed in St. Louis-Area Standoff - July 21, 2008 more

Pennsylvania Local Hosts Ninth 5K for MDA - July 19, 2008 more

Dedicated Fire Fighter Lauded by Friends, Colleagues - July 16, 2008 more

South Carolina Local Expands Community Involvement - July 16, 2008 more

Washington Fire Fighters Win in Extrication Competition - July 16, 2008 more

Meet Indy's New Fire Chief - July 16, 2008 more

Maryland Fire Fighters Rescue “HAMS” Field Day - July 15, 2008 more

Fire Fighters' Deaths Prompt Change In Colerain Township - July 14, 2008 more

Florida Local Continues to Win Battles Against City - July 14, 2008 more

Columbia, MO Local 1055 2nd Annual Victory Motorcycle Raffle - July 12, 2008 more

New Orleans Fire Department Raises Not Ready - July 11, 2008 more

Florida Local Hosts Month-Long Tribute to 9/11 Anniversary - July 11, 2008 more

Darkest Day for Hackensack Fire Fighters: 20 Years Later - July 11, 2008 more

California Fire Fighters Work to Keep Binding Arbitration - July 10, 2008 more

Burn Unit Closure Concerns Tennessee Fire Fighters - July 9, 2008 more

Cincinnati Fire Fighter’s Condition Worsens - July 9, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Daughter Helps Natural Disaster Victims - July 9, 2008 more

Alabama Leader Loses Life to Cancer - July 8, 2008 more

Florida Fire Fighter Recognized for Saving a Life - July 7, 2008 more

Columbus Fire Fighters Join IAFF - July 7, 2008 more

Bronze Star Awarded to City Fire Fighter - July 7, 2008 more

Nashville Fire Fighters Vote No Confidence in Chief - July 7, 2008 more

Clearwater to Pay Ex-Fire Fighter $75K in Settlement - July 7, 2008 more

Family of Fallen Fire Fighter Speaks Out - July 3, 2008 more

Massachusetts Fire Fighter Loses Son in Iraq - July 2, 2008 more

Philadelphia Local 22 President Emeritus Les Yost Dies - July 1, 2008 more

June 2008

20 Years Later: Hackensack Ford Fire - June 30, 2008 more

Colerain Local to Hold Benefit for Fallen Fire Fighter Families - June 28, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Must Obey Speed Limit - June 27, 2008 more

Plans Call for Closing Fire Stations - June 27, 2008 more

Seattle Fire Fighter’s Son Killed Serving in Afghanistan - June 25, 2008 more

Six Flags New England Offers Fire Fighter Discount - June 25, 2008 more

Exhausted Fire Fighters Race From Fire To Fire - June 23, 2008 more

Edgerton Fire Fighters Settle Suit - June 23, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Fired from Mehlville Will Sue for Wrongful Termination - June 23, 2008 more

Los Angeles Fire Department Tattoo Cover Up Muddles Real Mission - June 23, 2008 more

California Fire Fighters Battle Hundreds of Blazes - June 23, 2008 more

Clearwater Fire Fighters Ramp Up Battle With City - June 20, 2008 more

Two Fired in Mehlville Fire District Controversy - June 20, 2008 more

Retired NFL Great Raises Millions for 9-11 Rescuers - June 19, 2008 more

Fire Officials Fear New Disaster Likely - June 19, 2008 more

California Fire Fighters Donate $1,000 to Save School Programs - June 19, 2008 more

Shreveport Fire Fighters Build Habitat Home - June 19, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Want Pregnant Women Excused From Fitness Test - June 19, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Give Back Raises - June 19, 2008 more

Register for Carlsbad Stop, Drop and Reel Tournament - June 14, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Rush to Aid Fellow Fire Fighter - June 13, 2008 more

Ohio Local to Raffle Harley Road King - June 13, 2008 more

Condition of Firehouses Source of Frustration - June 13, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Patrol Flood-Ravaged Cedar Rapids - June 13, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Rescue Pup Trapped in Drain - June 12, 2008 more

Tennessee Fire Fighters Shave Heads for Cancer Research - June 11, 2008 more

Hillsborough Fire Captain Killed in Shooting Spree - June 10, 2008 more

Fire Union Helps Citizens Get Fit - June 10, 2008 more

Bill Would Study Rates of Cancer Among Rhode Island Fire Fighters - June 9, 2008 more

Firefest Concert and 5K Race Benefits Fire Fighter Families - June 5, 2008 more

Hoover Fire Chief Saluted for 60-Year Career - June 5, 2008 more

Fire at Universal May Show Need for Tougher Building Codes - June 5, 2008 more

IAFF Local Conducts Save Clearwater Fire Campaign - June 5, 2008 more

Phoenix Fire Fighter Takes Office - June 5, 2008 more

Shaping Up All Part of the Job for Fire Fighters - June 5, 2008 more

Nashville Fire Fighters Question Chief's Leadership - June 5, 2008 more

Flames and More: Area Fire Fighters Take on New Roles - June 4, 2008 more

Vermont Governor Signs Life-Saving Smoke Detector Bill - June 3, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Charity Thrives - June 3, 2008 more

IAFF Offers Reward For Arrest of Person Who Desecrated Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial - June 2, 2008 more

Fire Fighters File Human Rights Complaint - June 2, 2008 more

May 2008

Indiana Fire Fighters Help Deployed Member’s Family - May 30, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Worked Valiantly to Free Body Intact - May 30, 2008 more

Colorado Fire Fighters Plan 14th Charity Golf Tournament - May 29, 2008 more

Montana Fire Fighters Contest Media-Access Policy - May 29, 2008 more

Seattle Pays Damages to Fire Fighter Hurt in Training - May 29, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Attend More Medical Emergencies and Fight Fewer Fires - May 29, 2008 more

Two New Southern IAFF Locals Chartered - May 28, 2008 more

DC Metro Area Donates 400 T-Shirts for Hero to Hero - May 28, 2008 more

West Virginia Fire Fighter Vies for State House Seat - May 27, 2008 more

BC Recognizes Testicular Cancer As Occupational Hazard - May 27, 2008 more

Motorcycle Ride Raises Money and Awareness for Prostate Cancer - May 23, 2008 more

Florida Fire Fighters Compete in World Extrication Challenge - May 23, 2008 more

Fire Union Defies Muncie Mayor With Hire - May 22, 2008 more

Virginia Fire Fighter Endorsed Candidates Sweep Elections - May 22, 2008 more

Risky Cuts Compromise Fire Department Response Time - May 21, 2008 more

Thunder Bay 10-Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay - May 19, 2008 more

Philly Mayor Spends a Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter - May 19, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Help Nab Alleged Robbers in Dania Beach - May 19, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Save Girl's Dog and Her Prom - May 19, 2008 more

Edison Fire Chief Sworn in Despite Union Objections - May 16, 2008 more

City Receives 1,500 Free Smoke Alarms from Oprah's  - May 16, 2008 more

Evans Raises, Spends More than Opponents in Mayoral Race - May 16, 2008 more

Union Says FDNY Fire Fighters Baited into Bad Conduct - May 16, 2008 more

Sugar Land Study Group Examining Safety Issues in Fire Department - May 16, 2008 more

Franklin Pays Ex-Fire Fighter $150K - May 15, 2008 more

Six Greensburg Fire Fighters Hired to Help Honda - May 15, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Union Launches Lawsuit Against Township - May 14, 2008 more

St. Lucie Fire Fighter Mourns Burned Home - May 13, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Release List of Preferred Candidates - May 12, 2008 more

Alton Fire Fighters Win Battle For Pension Funding - May 12, 2008 more

A Statue Rises in Honor of Brockton Fire Fighters Killed in '41 - May 12, 2008 more

South Carolina Local to Raffle Harley Fat Boy - May 9, 2008 more

Enter Your Recipes in the Tabasco Cook & Ladder Competition - May 9, 2008 more

Bay City Fire Fighters Receiving Support - May 9, 2008 more

Local Fire Districts to Train 35 Mexican Fire Fighters - May 9, 2008 more

Pennsylvania Townships Merge Fire Companies - May 8, 2008 more

State Says Tampa Breaking Law in Fire Union Dispute - May 8, 2008 more

Court Ruling on Greenville Fire Fighters' Contract Stands - May 8, 2008 more

Connecticut Fire Fighter Fights War on Terror for Third Tour - May 7, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Saves a Life - May 7, 2008 more

Colerain Local to Hold Benefit for Fallen Fire Fighter Families - May 6, 2008 more

Fire Fighters, City Reach Pension Deal - May 6, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Save Life of Marathon Runner - May 5, 2008 more

ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ Looks for Fire Fighter - May 5, 2008 more

A Memory Painful and Indelible - May 5, 2008 more

Senators Dodd and Leahy Announce SAFER Funding for South Burlington - May 5, 2008 more

Former Boston Fire Fighter Fronts Up and Coming Band - May 5, 2008 more

Mayor, City and College Officials Get Up Close Pro Fire Fighting Techniques - May 5, 2008 more

Tampa Owes Merit Raises to Fire Fighters, Commission Rules - May 5, 2008 more

Poughkeepsie, NY Local 596 Rock and Roll for a Cause II - May 4, 2008 more

10th Annual Saint Florian March and Mass, Hamtramck, Michigan - May 3, 2008 more

San Bernardino Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous - May 2-3, 2008 more

Noblesville Fire Fighters Hope to Restore Old Engine 521 - May 2, 2008 more

Ex Fire Fighter Files Lawsuit Over Dismissal - May 2, 2008 more

Legislation Urged to Protect Fire Fighters and Paramedics - May 1, 2008 more

April 2008

Ontario Fire Fighter Wins Pan-Am Championship - April 30, 2008 more

Oregon Fire Fighters Help Central American Town Establish Fire Department - April 30, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Snag Abandoned Snake - April 30, 2008 more

Fire Fighters March on State House - April 30, 2008 more

Register for Carlsbad Stop, Drop and Reel Tournament - April 28, 2008 more

Charleston Fire Department Memorial Safety and Survival Seminar - April 26-27 more

Forsyth County Fire Fighter BBQ and Family Day - April 26, 2008 more

Lincolnites Rank Safety, Economic Opportunity High - April 25, 2008 more

New Hartford Fire Chief is Former PFFV President - April 25, 2008
The Town of Hartford, Vermont, has selected Steven A. Lock, former president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont, to fill the vacancy for Chief of the Hartford Fire Department. The exhaustive, nationwide search included 18 well-qualified candidates from 13 states. Lock’s appointment is effective May 4, 2008. Locke has more than 16 years of service as a fire fighter, lieutenant and, most recently, as a Captain.

State Sues Avra Valley Fire Department - April 25, 2008 more

Connecticut Fire Fighter Needs Your Vote to Become America’s Most Wanted Grand Prize Winner - April 25, 2008 more

Boat Raffle Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Begins June 1 - April 25, 2008 more

Charleston Fire Fighter Loses Battle With Cancer - April 24, 2008 more

Ad Space Sales Could Save 36 Ohio Fire Fighter Jobs - April 23, 2008 more

Wisconsin Fire Fighters Score Big in April Election - April 23, 2008 more

Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund Helps More Fire Fighters - April 23, 2008 more

Council OKs Disability Plan For Fire Fighters With Cancer - April 23, 2008 more

Fire Department Mergers Ahead - April 23, 2008 more

Detroit's Fire Fighters Confront a Tableau of Fire and Failure - April 23, 2008 more

Local Fire Fighters Gave Help, Hope in New Orleans - April 18, 2008 more

Young Fire Fighters Union Happy With Progress - April 18, 2008 more

New York Fire Fighters Recognized for Efforts at Mass Casualty Incident - April 18, 2008 more

Virginia Fire Fighters Take Aggressive Political Action Approach - April 17, 2008 more

Proposed Law Speeds Blood-Test Court Process for Emergency Workers - April 17, 2008 more

Edmonton Fire Fighter's Netminding Won Gold for Canada at 1952 Games - April 17, 2008 more

Lawrence Fire Fighters Drop 575.1 Pounds in Eight-Week Charity Contest - April 16, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Loses Life In Cool Store Incident - April 16, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Forum Grills City Candidates - April 16, 2008 more

Oklahoma Member Gets Help from Fire Fighter Family - April 16, 2008 more

Napa Fire Fighters Hold Raffle to Fund Future Fire Fighters - April 16, 2008 more

Six Flags New England Offers Fire Fighter Discount - April 14, 2008 more

Councilmembers Walk in Fire Fighters' Boots - April 14, 2008 more

Utah Desk Jockeys Suit Up, Face Real Fires - April 14, 2008 more

Coroner Releases Cause of Death for Fire Fighters - April 11, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Win Freedom of Speech Suit Against City - April 11, 2008 more

Retirement Bill Draws Union Fire - April 11, 2008 more

Providence to Take Care of Fire Fighters Who Develop Cancer - April 11, 2008 more

Arkansas Fire Fighters’ Narrow Escape - April 11, 2008 more

DC Metro Area Local Help Hero to Hero Program - April 10, 2008 more

Help for New York Fire Fighter Battling Cancer - April 10, 2008 more

Tough Fire Fighter Competition Coming June 7 to New Mexico - April 9, 2008 more

Charity Game Raises Money for Timmins Family - April 9, 2008 more

Philly Radio System Fails Years After It Was to Be Fixed - April 9, 2008 more

Florida Fire Fighter Honored for Off Duty Heroics - April 8, 2008 more

Milwaukee Fire Fighters Celebrate Harley-Davidson Anniversary - April 8, 2008 more

Fatal Fire Cause Under Investigation - April 8, 2008 more

Salt Lake City Local Holds Successful Fire Ops - April 8, 2008 more

BCPFF Burn Fund Building to Boost Burn Care and Research - April 7, 2008 more

15 Fire Fighters Offer to Help New Orleans Rebuild - April 7, 2008 more

Protection Needed at Santa Clara County Jail - April 4, 2008 more

Salaries, Strong Recruitment Ease Area Paramedic Shortage - April 4, 2008 more

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Providence Fire Fighters - April 4, 2008 more

Trial Set in McAllen Labor Case - April 3, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Fight With Insurance Company Over Transport of Newborn Baby - April 3, 2008 more

No Inquest Into Fire Fighters' Deaths - April 3, 2008 more

Former Fire Fighter Files Federal Lawsuit Over Firing - April 3, 2008 more

Four Virginia Fire Fighters to Kayak 1,000 Miles for Charity - April 2, 2008 more

City Gambling by Removing Ladder Trucks From Service - April 2, 2008 more

Arbitrator to Decide Who Can Dispatch Fire Fighters - April 2, 2008 more

Bryant Fire Chief Returns to Work - April 2, 2008 more

Rock and Roll for Cause II Benefits Fire Fighter Families - April 1, 2008 more

First Female Fire Chief in Beaumont - April 1, 2008 more

Rader Is Only Female Currently in Fire Department - April 1, 2008 more

Donations to Help City Buy Bike Helmets - April 1, 2008 more

Buffalo Fire Fighters to Get 5.5 Percent Raise - April 1, 2008 more

March 2008

L.A. Fire Department Performs Memorial Fly Over - March 31, 2008 more

Triple Slaying Shocks Winnipeg Paramedics - March 31, 2008 more

Jury: City Broke Law by Taping Calls - March 28, 2008 more

City's Dispute With Fire Department Continues - March 27, 2008 more

No Investigation of Fire Chief - March 27, 2008 more

No Charges to Be Filed in Las Vegas Casino Blaze - March 26, 2008 more

State Upholds D.R.O.P.; Appeal Likely - March 26, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Travel to New Orleans to Help Fellow Fire Fighters - March 26, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Joins Wellington Council - March 26, 2008 more

Fitness Program Will Keep Broward County Fire Fighters Fit - March 25, 2008 more

Schaitberger Back on the Fire Ground in Florida - March 25, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Recognized for Heroic Actions - March 24, 2008 more

Arizona Local Regains Meet and Confer Rights - March 24, 2008 more

Jury Says Volusia Fire Fighter Unfairly Fired - March 22, 2008 more

New Mexico Fire Fighters Visit Senator Domenici - March 20, 2008 more

Crist Adds Aide's Wife to Payroll Despite Slim Resume - March 20, 2008 more

Fire Fighters: We Fear for Our Safety - March 19, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Union Fights Budget Cuts - March 19, 2008 more

Florida Fire Fighter to Run 26.2 Miles to Help Fallen Fire Fighter Family - March 19, 2008 more

County Advances Ambulance Takeover - March 19, 2008 more

Bonita Fire Department Takes Part in History Channel Documentary - March 19, 2008 more

NH Police, Fire Fighters Oppose Increase in Retirement Age - March 18, 2008 more

Orange County Pushes Out Private Ambulance Firm - March 18, 2008 more

National Fire Academy Honors Florida Fire Fighter - March 18, 2008 more

West Virginia Fire Fighter Featured on The Hunter’s Journal - March 18, 2008 more

Arizona Fire Department Celebrates 100 Years - March 18, 2008 more

Commission Hears Orange Fire Fighters' Pitch - March 18, 2008 more

New Aurora Fire Chief Quick to Take on Morale, Diversity - March 17, 2008 more

City, Fire Fighters Union Negotiate Contract - March 17, 2008 more

Stoughton Town Leaders, Fire Union Reach Agreement - March 17, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Save Cinema for Parks and Rec - March 17, 2008 more

Fire Investigation Spurs Closed-Door Talks by Council - March 17, 2008 more

Police Pull Double Duty - March 14, 2008 more

Robbinsville Fire Fighters Go Green - March 13, 2008 more

“Escape and Wait” Could Be Next “Stop, Drop and Roll” - March 13, 2008 more

Fire Truck Up for Bid on eBay - March 13, 2008 more

Citations Back Staffing Concerns Raised by Fire Fighters - March 13, 2008 more

Berwyn Aldermen Approve $160,000 in Back Pay to Fire Fighter - March 13, 2008 more

City, HUMC Agreement Leaves Fire Fighters, EMTs Burning Mad - March 13, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Union President Fired - March 13, 2008 more

The Less-Alarming Wake-Up - March 12, 2008 more

CPR Dog Gains National Attention - March 12, 2008 more

Colorado Fire Fighter Races Across Country to Help Kids - March 12, 2008 more

Alton Fire Fighters Face Layoffs - March 10, 2008 more

Charleston Local to Participate In Safety and Survival Seminar - March 10, 2008 more

Experts: Lack of Guidelines Problematic - March 10, 2008 more

Bid On a Smokin' Date - March 10, 2008 more

Swampscott Fire Fighters Support Troops - March 10, 2008 more

False Fire Alarms Waste $9 Million A Year In Fire Fighters' Time - March 5, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Testifies Call to Mayor Led to His Firing - March 5, 2008 more

Union: ‘We Are Ready and Fit’ - March 5, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Union Wants One Cent Sales Tax - March 5, 2008 more

Fund Set Up For Family Of Wendy's Shooting Victim - March 5, 2008 more

Life-Saving Smoke Detector Legislation Passes Vermont Senate - March 4, 2008 more

HIV Test May Protect Rescuers - March 3, 2008 more

February 2008

Fire Fighters Call Town of Stoughton “Most Unpatriotic Town in America” - February 29, 2008 more

Medics Will Be Tested on Skills - February 28, 2008 more

Ontario Fire Fighters Put their Butts on the Line for Cancer Awareness - February 28, 2008 more

Fire Chief James Clack ‘Will Think Outside the Box’ - February 28, 2008 more

Flag Flap for Fire Fighters, Chief - February 28, 2008 more

It’s Never Too Early to Get Hands-on Training - February 27, 2008 more

Vermont Fire Fighters Get Life-Saving Carbon Monoxide Testing Device - February 27, 2008 more

Pension Bill Passes West Virginia Senate 23-7 - February 27, 2008 more

Cincinnati Fire Fighter Needs Life-Saving Transplant - February 27, 2008 more

Woman Dies in Queens Home Fire; FDNY Response Criticized - February 26, 2008 more

City Ordered to Reinstate Fire Fighter Who Had Seizures - February 26, 2008 more

Colorado Fire Fighters Plan 14th Charity Golf Tournament - February 25, 2008 more

Louisiana Fire Fighter Dedicates Song to Charleston 9 - February 25, 2008 more

Ontario Fire Fighters Recognize Community Heroes - February 22, 2008 more

Thunder Bay Fire Fighters Sponsor 10-Mile Race - February 22, 2008 more

Clinton Campaign Tells Cicilline to Stay Away in RI - February 22, 2008 more

Utah Fire Caucus Brings Together Fire Fighters and Legislators - February 21, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Takes Office With Help From FIREPAC - February 21, 2008 more

Massachusetts Fire Fighter Receives Military Honor - February 21, 2008 more

City Allocates $330 Million for Emergency Services - February 21, 2008 more

Apology for Fire Captain Injured in Blaze - February 21, 2008 more

City Fire Safety Officer Moved - February 21, 2008 more

New Long Beach Law Eases Workers’ Comp Claim Process - February 19, 2008 more

Alabama Local President Loses House to Fire - February 19, 2008 more

FLSA Law Protects Two Arkansas Fire Fighter Jobs - February 19, 2008 more

California Fire Fighter Climbs Kilimanjaro for Charity - February 19, 2008 more

Orlando Fire fighters Will Be Promoted in Wake of Cheating Case - February 16, 2008 more

Phoenix Fire Fighters Host Fire Ops for EMS Physicians - February 14, 2008 more

Canadian IAFF Member Bound for Beijing Olympics - February 14, 2008 more

Milwaukee Paramedics Foil Robbery on East Side - February 14, 2008 more

Paid Fire Fighters Take Over Services for Ocean City - February 14, 2008 more

101-Year-Old Former New Jersey Fire Fighter Killed in Blaze - February 14, 2008 more

Union Donates to Locked-Out Workers - February 12, 2008 more

Boise Mayor Names Pick for New Fire Chief - February 12, 2008 more

County Investigation Of Fire Fighter's Death Is Prompting Changes - February 12, 2008 more

Union Asks City to Ax Fire Chief - February 12, 2008 more

Montana Fire Fighter to Compete Ski Mountaineering World Championships - February 12, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Struggles 16 Years After Getting Hurt On Job - February 12, 2008 more

Broward, New York Fire Fighters to Stage Own Competition at A1A Marathon - February 11, 2008 more

Security Camera Plan Sparks Privacy Fight at Stamford Firehouse - February 11, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Daughter Wins Fire Prevention Poster Contest - February 8, 2008 more

Dallas Fire Fighter Dies After Arizona Drive-By Shooting - February 7, 2008 more

West Vancouver Looks to Cut Fire Fighters - February 5, 2008 more

State Group Backs Union in Vote Against Providence Fire Chief - February 4, 2008 more

Austin City Council Mulls Fire Fighters' Issues - February 4, 2008 more

Vancouver Fire Fighters Refuse to Mute their Sirens - February 1, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Sound Warning On Not-So-Charitable Foundation - February 1, 2008 more

Casino Foundation Helps Keep Fire Fighters in Shape - February 1, 2008 more

Fire Fighter Saves Same Man's Life Twice in 10 Years - February 1, 2008 more

January 2008

Florida Fire Fighters Raise Money for Charleston 9 - January 31, 2008 more

Massachusetts Fire Fighters Fear for Their Safety - January 31, 2008 more

Houston Fire Fighter Injured in Blaze Takes Turn for Worse - January 31, 2008 more

Hero Back on the Job - January 30, 2008 more

IAFF Welcomes Two New Mississippi Locals - January 29, 2008 more

Fire Fighters' Union Files State Complaint - January 29, 2008 more

Fund Established for Injured Houston Fire Fighter - January 28, 2008 more

Florida Property Tax Vote Could be Close - January 28, 2008 more

Kalispell Fire Fighter Spends Weekends Winning Ski Mountaineering Races - January 28, 2008 more

Fire Safety Road Map Complete - January 28, 2008 more

New Orleans' Record on Rebuilding Firehouses - January 28, 2008 more

IAFF Members Reach Out to Florida Fire Fighter in Mourning - January 25, 2008 more

Fire Fighters Honored for Drop in Injuries - January 24, 2008 more

Houston Fire Fighters Injured While Battling Garage Fire - January 23, 2008 more

Arizona Fire Fighter Competes on “Survivor: Micronesia” - January 22, 2008 more

War Over Property Tax Has Diverse Combatants - January 22, 2008 more

Life Of Service And Purpose - January 22, 2008 more

Pay Plan Fails to Give Fire Fighters, 50 Others, a Raise - January 22, 2008 more

Fire Fighters, City Officials Square Off at Legislative Forum - January 22, 2008 more

Chief, Fire Union Seeing Red Over T-shirts - January 18, 2008 more

Concerns Over Killer Bees Have Fire Fighters Taking New Measures - January 18, 2008 more

Alabama Fire Fighters Help Disabled Kids Find Inner Artist - January 16, 2008 more

Retired Louisiana Fire Fighter Elected to Local Government - January 16, 2008 more

Paramedics to Use Icy Saltwater to Help Treat Heart Attack Victims - January 16, 2008 more

Florida Warns of Wildfire Threat as Drought Persists - January 16, 2008 more

Fire Fighters, CBRM Making Headway in Contract Dispute - January 15, 2008 more

Sign Up for National Firefighters Ski Race Week - January 14, 2008 more

City May Cut Fire Fighters And Chief - January 11, 2008 more

Winnipeg Fire Sparks Building Code Changes in Manitoba - January 11, 2008 more

Unionized Workers Join Call Against Tax Measure - January 11, 2008 more

Fee Proposed To Help Pay For Fire Fighting - January 10, 2008 more

Officials Say Burned D.C. Fire Fighters Should Keep Jobs - January 9, 2008 more

Labor, Civic Groups Fight Amendment 1 - January 9, 2008 more

City Loses New D.R.O.P. Ruling - January 9, 2008 more

Pontiac Debates Fire Staffing - January 7, 2008 more

Hallgring Selected as Newport’s Fire Chief - January 4, 2008 more

Beaumont Fire Department Gets New Boss - January 4, 2008 more

Philadelphia EMS System Lacking Resources - January 3, 2008 more

Plantation EMT Fired for Union Activities - January 3, 2008 more

Reason For Thanks: Girl To Get Kidney Transplant - January 2, 2008 more

Christmas Gift: Aid Arrives After Fire - January 2, 2008 more

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