fromAustin Monitor1 week agoTo slash costs, Austin will decide whether to cut firefighter staffing below national standards - Austin Monitor"So they're calling people back, which doesn't give time for people to actually rest and actually recharge their battery."Austin
fromGothamist2 months agoFatal Port Newark ship fire caused by improper vehicle use and training gaps, feds findA deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark was caused by a modified Jeep and safety failures, leading to firefighters' deaths.
NYC parentsfromHigh Country News3 months agoNearly all federal workers who investigate firefighter deaths fired - High Country NewsFederal health workers responsible for firefighter death investigations faced mass layoffs under Trump administration policies.
CancerfromTruthout3 months agoTrump Slashed Team That Investigates Line-of-Duty Fire DeathsAdministration cuts threaten firefighter safety investigations, risking lives during suppression efforts.NIOSH layoffs disrupt critical programs meant to prevent firefighter fatalities.
Miami foodfromMiami Herald5 months agoMiami firefighter falls through floor while clearing building with crew, officials sayA Miami firefighter fell through a floor while battling a fire at an unoccupied renovation site, injuring him and another colleague.