Firefighter News
- Wellington Board Picks Top Cop, Top Firefighter Honorees - Town-CrierWellington Board Picks Top Cop, Top Firefighter Honorees Town-Crier
- Firefighters put out brush fire in same area near Hwy 58 that burned the day before - KGET 17Firefighters put out brush fire in same area near Hwy 58 that burned the day before KGET 17
- Fallen St. Paul firefighter honored at annual 4th of July Rodeo - Fox 12 OregonFallen St. Paul firefighter honored at annual 4th of July Rodeo Fox 12 Oregon
Fire Law Blog
- Florida Amends Firefighters’ Bill of Rights July 1, 2022The Florida legislature has amended the Firefighters’ Bill of Rights to clarify several provisions that for years have created confusion for firefighters, unions, fire department investigators, and fire chiefs. The amended law goes into effect Friday, July 1, 2022.
- Illinois Chief Challenges Termination As Violating ADA and FMLA June 30, 2022An Illinois fire chief who was terminated in 2021 has filed suit claiming the fire district violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act. John R. Nixon served as fire chief for the Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District from 2016 til his dismissal on August 23, 2021.
- NJ Firefighter Terminated in 2015 Reinstated June 29, 2022A Patterson firefighter who was terminated in 2015 following a positive drug screen, has been ordered reinstated. A three judge panel from the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court handed down the decision today involving Eric Beagin.
