Maryland bans sale of dangerous yellow gas tubing linked to firefighter deaths
Annapolis, MD – It took the deaths of two firefighters in separate house fires to spark sweeping action — and now, as of June 1, Maryland has outlawed the sale and installation…
Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to…
Volunteer firefighter accused of swiping $3.6K from department card
Leipsic, DE — A Dover man has been charged after allegedly using a volunteer fire company’s credit card to rack up more than $3,600 in unauthorized charges, Delaware State Police announced Monday.…
Federal Veterans Affairs firefighter pleads guilty to $479K workers’ compensation fraud scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Department of Veterans Affairs firefighter admitted in federal court to defrauding the government of nearly half a million dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, authorities said. Richard Hyland, 61,…
FDNY firefighter arrested in Queens on assault charges
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Thursday in Queens on multiple charges, including assault and criminal obstruction of breathing, police said. Belvon Koranteng, 29, was taken into…
Social media content creator arrested for allegedly setting fire to film firefighter response
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A Prince Frederick man who films emergency responses for social media content was arrested Friday after investigators determined he intentionally set fire to a vacant commercial building and…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter charged with vehicular manslaughter in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged in connection with a fatal crash, police said. Michael Pena, 28, was taken into custody at 6:13 a.m.…
Off-duty FDNY probationary firefighter arrested in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Sunday morning in Manhattan, authorities said. William Nolan, 27, a probationary firefighter with the FDNY, was taken into custody at…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested for DWI in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. Jonathan Muniz, 30, was taken into custody at 2:39 a.m.…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested on assault charge in the Bronx
NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Thursday evening in the Bronx on a criminal obstruction of breathing charge, police said. Hakeem Franklin, 35, was taken into custody…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested for trespassing in Midtown
NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Saturday morning in Midtown and charged with multiple trespassing offenses, police said. Lexiano Harris, 32, was taken into custody at…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested in Brooklyn on assault charge
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty firefighter with the New York City Fire Department was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on an assault charge, police said. The FDNY identified the firefighter as 49-year-old…
Firefighters rescue woman and two dogs from frozen river in South Jersey
BLACKWOOD, N.J. — A woman and her two dogs were rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming trapped in the partially frozen Timber Creek at Timber Creek Dog Park, according to the Gloucester Township…
Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who died by…
Cherry Hill Fire Department Announces 2025 Firefighter Hiring
Cherry Hill Fire Department Announces 2025 Firefighter Hiring **Cherry Hill, NJ** - The Cherry Hill Fire Department (CHFD) has announced the opening of its 2025 hiring process for Firefighter/EMT positions. This opportunity…
Afternoon fire displaces resident in Gloucester Township, firefighter injured
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A house fire on Sunday afternoon in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township displaced a resident and sent one firefighter to the hospital, according to Gloucester Township Police.…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested in the Bronx on assault charges
BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with multiple offenses, according to police. Ezequil Hernandez, 33, was taken into custody at approximately 12:48…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested in the Bronx on assault charges
BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with multiple offenses, according to police. Ezequil Hernandez, 33, was taken into custody at approximately 12:48…
Trump Honors Slain Firefighter at Butler Rally, Invites Family to Dinner at Mar-a-Lago
BUTLER, PA – The assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shocked the nation. Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old volunteer firefighter from Buffalo Township, was tragically killed…
NYC Firefighter Arrested for Assault
NEW YORK — An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested Thursday evening in the Bronx, the NYPD said. Peter Clough, 34, was taken into custody at approximately 5:56 p.m. in the 45th Precinct.…
Why there is a robot firefighter outside a New Jersey Fire Station
AVENEL, NJ – If you’re driving through Avenel, New Jersey, you might just slam on the brakes and say, “What on Earth is THAT?” That’s because you’ll catch sight of a hulking,…