Firehouse Magazine

2 days ago | firehouse.com | Seaborn Larson

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte last week vetoed a bill to identify post-traumatic stress disorder among police, firefighters and emergency care providers as an eligible claim for workers’ compensation. The governor's decision followed outreach from commerce and insurance groups urging him to reject the change in policy, much of which he released alongside his veto letter. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 394 from Sen.

1 week ago | firehouse.com | Peter Matthews

Major Fire in Downtown Los Angeles Consumes Two BuildingsA major alarm fire in downtown Los Angeles damaged two buildings, housing multiple businesses. A major alarm fire in downtown Los Angeles Thursday damaged two buildings. The fire was reported about 1 p.m. on East Winston Street and firefighters began fire attack with an offensive posture, according to KABC. Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions and as they worsened, they were pulled out for a defensive attack.

1 week ago | firehouse.com | Kendrick Calfee

A paramedic was injured while transporting a patient to a hospital Friday morning, according to the Kansas City Fire Department. Just before 10 a.m., officers with the Kansas City Police Department responded with firefighters to a “crew emergency,” said Riley Nolan, a fire department spokesman. An altercation allegedly took place between the paramedic and a patient in the back of an ambulance, Nolan said. The fire department did not say what led to the altercation.

1 week ago | firehouse.com | Maura Zurick

BROOK PARK, Ohio — After more than three decades of service, Eric Fike has been named chief of the Brook Park Fire Department. Fike officially took over the role May 5, bringing with him 31 years of experience with the department and a deep personal connection to the job. He told the News Sun that his decision to pursue a career in fire service was shaped by a traumatic injury as a teenager and the calm professionalism of the paramedics who helped him.

1 week ago | firehouse.com | Nick Taylor

New Grand Blanc Twp., MI, Fire Chief's First Focus is Examining EMS ServiceAmong Grand Blanc Township Fire Chief Jamie Jent's first priorities is looking at EMS services in the community. Among Grand Blanc Township Fire Chief Jamie Jent's first priorities is looking at EMS services in the community. GRAND BLANC TWP., MI – Just a couple months into his appointment, Grand Blanc Township Fire Department’s new chief is looking for ways to build upon the township’s emergency services.