A volunteer at a combination department had her word shaken today. EMT Janice Smith was appalled to learn that career EMT's and paramedics work at multiple stations to make ends meet.
Read More »Rookie cop questions career choices after black Friday mini riot
Officer Eddie Cusack is was taken to the hospital this morning after responding to a disturbance at Nordstroms. A group of women were apparently fighting over some limited quantity Coach Purse deal.
Read More »Sudden appearance of Black Fire Engines fuels NSA conspiracy theorists
The citizens of Montreal were startled to see Black Fire apparatus rolling down their streets this week. When a few photos made it onto social media Conspiracy Theorists went nuts.
Read More »Police officer admits to volunteering for Thanksgiving overtime to avoid the in-laws
Officer Steve Johnson has been accused of a horrible offense. No Officer Johnson did not break the law, he used an overtime shift to get out of going to spend the weekend with his wife’s family.
Read More »FDNY Lt faces charges after rescuing child
Lt. Robert Whelan saved a child from a fire in Brooklyn on Nov. 25. Lt. Whelan is on an engine company not a truck company. According to FDNY tradition only truckies are allowed to make a rescue not the hose carrying firefighters.
Read More »City Council proposes new policy so police can only shoot second
Alderman Mike Hunsaker has proposed a city ordinance that cops all over the country outraged. Hunsaker wants to require officers in his city to be shot at first before they are allowed to discharge a firearm.
Read More »NFPA Fast tracking bullet proof Turnout Gear standards
For years now the NFPA has been talking about mandating that all firefighter turnout gear also have bullet proof properties. Given the events of the past few weeks the NFPA is fast tracking this new policy.
Read More »FDNY recruited porn star to boost calendar sales
The New York daily news is reporting that Jonathan Jesensky, a recent graduate of the FDNY academy was once a porn star. The paper how ever missed one important fact. Jesensky was actively recruited to become a fireman.
Read More »Parking enforcement boots fire engine blocking hydrant, at a fire scene!
Firefighters at a fire scene today were amazed by the actions of city Parking Enforcement bureau officers. Their fire engine was booted for being in violation of city parking laws, namely blocking a fire hydrant.
Read More »Ferguson Paramedics being issued weapons for self defense in preparations for riots
EMTs and Paramedics in the greater St Louis area are getting apprehensive of the impending riots. They know they will need to respond to injuries and medical aid calls. They also fear they will have to defend themselves.
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