Decatur (AL) Fire Chief Learns of ‘Inappropriate’ Training Amid State Investigation
Decatur Fire & Rescue Chief Tracy Thornton said he would take appropriate action after learning of an "inappropriate" training exercise.
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New Fire Chief Joins Longview (WA) Fire Department
The Daily News, Longview, Wash.(TNS) Sep. 30—Brad Hannig, former deputy director of the Utah Communications Authority in Salt Lake City, took over as fire chief of the Longview Fire…
Brookfield (CT) Fire Chief Retires After 12 years in Role
Fire Chief Andrew Ellis retired this week after 12 years in the position, according to the department.
Canyon Creek (MT) Fire Board Dismisses Chief After Contentious Meeting
The move, which seemed unwelcome by many citizens in attendance, leaves Canyon Creek's volunteer fire department without an appointed fire chief.
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Investigation: Former CT Fire Chief Had Firefighter Take Courses in His Place
Senior officers at the Wallingford Fire Department are alleged to have ordered a firefighter to take a CPR exam in place of the former fire chief.
New Lima (OH) Fire Chief Sworn In
Departing Lima Fire Chief Andy Heffner said his replacement, Jack McDermitt, could make the department even better after his swearing-in ceremony.
Jack McElfish, Veteran Fire Chief and FDIC Instructor, Passes Away
Jack McElfish, a veteran fire chief and FDIC instructor, passed away on September 16, 2024.
Retired FDNY Chiefs Arrested for Taking $190K in Bribes to Speed Up Inspections
Two now-retired FDNY chiefs were arrested on federal charges they accepted $190,000 in bribes to speed up fire safety inspections before leaving the department.
MO City Council Fails to Appoint Fire Chief
Despite support from firefighters, the Carthage City Council failed to appoint current deputy fire chief Jason Martin to be the city's next chief.
Joseph W. Dixon Nominated to Be First Black Baltimore County (MD) Fire Chief
Joseph W. Dixon has been nominated to be Baltimore County fire chief following Joanne Rund's departure in July.
Black Forest (CO) Fire Rescue Fires Chief, Other Leaders Still on Leave
Two Black Forest Fire Rescue executive staff members currently on leave say they are facing retaliation after bringing claims from firefighters against the former chief.
UConn Fire Chief Placed on Paid Leave, Official Says
The chief of the University of Connecticut's fire department is on paid leave, a school spokesperson said.
