FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS RATTLED BY ARRESTS IN RANKSGregory Beals, Record Staff Writer
A key difference between the fire department and military staffing models is that the firefighters complete college while working instead of waiting until their service periods are complete. They must maintain full class loads and have passing grades in order to stay in their programs. Program advant...
There is no standardized system of rank within a fire department, but commonly used ranks include firefighter, driver, engineer, fire equipment operator, lieutenant, captain, and chief (battalion chief, district chief, division chief, assistant chief, deputy chief). Additional ranks might include ...
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In times of crisis and emergencies, firefighters, police officers, and medical professionals are the first to step into action. These first responders not only possess the skills necessary to excel … Read More Department Spotlight: Nixa Fire Protection District July 7, 2023 We’re highlighting ...
Sunday. Firefighters had found no evidence of working smoke alarms in the building, officials said. The cause of the blaze is under investigation and the city medical examiner's office will determine the cause and manner of death of the victims. More than 60 fire department ...
"If I can save money and my mechanic can fix something on the truck, we do that," Wysong said. That's because outfitting one firefighter in all the safety gear costs about $19,335, nearly half the department's budget. In order to keep the department running, Wysong said he applies ...
Chief of Department:Wm. Ainlay 1st Asst. Chief:William Pulis 2nd Asst. Chief:Ernest A. Bush This year also saw the requirement that in order to become a member, one had to be a male, of at least 21 years of age and in good standing in the community. Specifically, no legal troubles...
A new academy with 49 firefighters will bring their ranks up to 456 firefighters in total, which means the department will be fully staffed for the first time since 2018. As a result, Silva anticipates a 40% decline in overtime. “At this point next year, we’ll see a significant decr...
The Franklin Fire company is very aggressive in their tactics and well-disciplined with the members of the department when it comes to training for the future.” Matthew Bigler Officer at Franklin Fire Company ★★★ "Live by it. Response time are always on point I recomend this station...