The Fire Department of New York has reported that the number of its members who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses now matches the number lost on the day of the attacks, which is 343.
This toll was further increased by two recent deaths.
Fire official Rick Cheung emphasizes that regardless of the pros and cons associated with using mass timber in highrise buildings, a primary consideration should always be firefighter safety.
The City of Wausau announced that Jeremy Kopp will become the next Fire Chief. Posted August 29, 2023.
South County’s longtime Fire Chief Steve Lieberman announced his retirement from the Five Cities Fire Authority on Monday. Posted August 21, 2023.
Fire Chief Parker Vaile has retired from Nicholson Fire Department after serving as the Chief for 10 years. Posted August 13, 2023.
The Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department has made Theresa Benoit its first full-time female Deputy Fire Chief. Posted August 12, 2023.