Man hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Halifax
A man accidentally shot himself New Year's Day in Halifax, hospitalized in critical but stable condition; a fire engine was temporarily sidelined due to staffing.
Volunteer firefighter shortage at crisis level, New Jersey chiefs warn
Volunteer firefighter shortages in South Jersey have reached critical levels, risking delayed emergency responses and potentially leaving departments unable to answer urgent calls.
Nearly all Mass. fire departments fall below reach national staffing standard, union says
“Firefighters do a great job with whatever staffing they have, but we saw in Fall River what can happen when you're not adequately staffed to standards.”