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Metal firefighter’s badges were a part of the firefighter’s uniform since volunteer companies began to proliferate in the early 19th century. As volunteer companies gave way to municipal fire ...
ATLANTIC BEACH, Carteret County — The Atlantic Beach Fire Department is organizing a Red Cross, Battle of the Badges blood drive on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur explain why studying a department's history and the future needs of its response district are key to specifying a new rig's ladder complement.
Lawrence Algee, manager of public safety IT for the Naperville police and fire departments, takes part in the “Battle of the Badges,” a bowling competition Thursday night between the ...
Fall River Fire Department has gained 7 new firefighters after they earned their badges and were sworn in Thursday night. The recruits have completed their training and will enter a probationary ...
Eleven graduates of the Fire Department’s recruit class received their badges Wednesday evening during a ceremony in a packed ballroom at the Convention Center. sparks Phoenix Sparks, a graduate of ...
Fire engine manufacturing is now largely controlled by three companies. Around the country, prices have soared, and orders can take years to fulfill.
FALL RIVER — Seven new firefighter recruits received their badges and were sworn in to the Fall River Fire Department on Thursday. The recruits, hired October 2024, were officially sworn in by ...
The organization raises money to provide financial support for youth athletics in the Genesee County area. The fire department won Sunday's game, 6-3.
Luzerne County Lenten fundraisers helping fire companies throughout Luzerne County About half of Lent has come and gone, and in that time, fire companies have been fundraising.
Fire recruit Pedro Torres smiles as his girlfriend, Jessica Garcia, pins his new badge on to his chest at the Fire Department graduation ceremony.