http://dynamic.firehouse.com Firehouse.com http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10944447/ill-firefighter-fired-for-refusing-to-take-drug-test May 16--EAST ST. LOUIS -- An East St. Louis firefighter has been fired for refusing his chief's order to take a drug test, authorities say. The East St. Louis Police and Fire Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to terminate Lt. Khari D. Sharp, 39... Thu, 16 May 2013 21:31:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10944447/ill-firefighter-fired-for-refusing-to-take-drug-test http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10943683/ohio-firefighters-indicted-for-selling-shifts-suspended One of the 13 firefighters indicted has only worked one shift in two years, according to documents. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10943683/ohio-firefighters-indicted-for-selling-shifts-suspended http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10941249/fired-nm-paramedic-appealing-decision Albuquerque has settled suits with people following the medic's actions. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:29:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10941249/fired-nm-paramedic-appealing-decision http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10940950/firefighter-fired-from-minn-department-for-dwis The St. Paul firefighter failed to report the loss of his driver's license after multiple DWI charges. Sat, 11 May 2013 07:24:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10940950/firefighter-fired-from-minn-department-for-dwis http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10940410/some-md-volunteers-to-get-700k-in-perks Money will be allocated to firefighters in Frederick County as a reward for their volunteerism which eases the need for expensive career personnel. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10940410/some-md-volunteers-to-get-700k-in-perks http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10940359/canadian-firefighter-reflects-on-40-year-career Despite the risk and unexpected interruptions, John Bigger has been committed to the fire department in his 42 years. He has seen change in the more than four decades he has served his community. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:20:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10940359/canadian-firefighter-reflects-on-40-year-career http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10937144/women-who-failed-chicago-exam-allowed-to-reapply The women passed the written test in 2006 but were denied jobs because they failed the department's physical abilities test. Sun, 05 May 2013 10:43:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10937144/women-who-failed-chicago-exam-allowed-to-reapply http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10937048/52-year-old-among-minn-graduating-recruits Mark Kos, 52, got word last fall that the Minneapolis Fire Department wanted to hire him, along with eight others from the testing class of 2006. Sat, 04 May 2013 16:48:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10937048/52-year-old-among-minn-graduating-recruits http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10937045/wva-state-fire-marshal-retires Sterling Lewis was a frequent speaker when called before legislative interims committees in recent years to discuss issues that affected fire safety and prevention. Sat, 04 May 2013 16:46:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10937045/wva-state-fire-marshal-retires http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10931711/nm-union-objects-to-reassignment-of-medics Albuquerque's firefighters' union says pulling medics off the city's rescue vehicles will dilute ALS responses, not enhance them as city officials suggest. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:20:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10931711/nm-union-objects-to-reassignment-of-medics http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10931740/nc-career-firefighters-help-out-volunteer-depts Fayetteville firefighters not only work their full-time jobs in their chosen careers, they volunteer their time helping out with volunteer fire departments in the surrounding area. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10931740/nc-career-firefighters-help-out-volunteer-depts http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10924446/rewritten-colo-firefighter-union-bill-clears-hurdle A rewritten version of a bill giving more union rights to firefighters won preliminary approval in the Colo. State House. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:40:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10924446/rewritten-colo-firefighter-union-bill-clears-hurdle http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10922128/la-to-shift-firefighters-from-engines-to-ambulances To handle an increase in medical emergency runs, the Los Angeles fire chief will reassign dozens of firefighters from engines to rescue ambulances starting next month. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10922128/la-to-shift-firefighters-from-engines-to-ambulances http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10913819/retired-calif-capt-fights-for-anti-discrimination-bill A bill winding through the Calif. legislature seeks to end discrimination based on family care-giving responsibilities. A former Bakersfield fire captain has put a public face on the issue. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:50:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10913819/retired-calif-capt-fights-for-anti-discrimination-bill http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10897337/1m-in-overtime-would-eliminate-ky-dept-brownouts An appropriation about more than $1 million in overtime by county councilors would immediately eliminate brownouts at Lexington fire stations. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:40:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10897337/1m-in-overtime-would-eliminate-ky-dept-brownouts http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10895839/iaff-message-to-legislators-back-us-or-else Nearly 1,000 IAFF members are in Washington, D.C. this week lobbying for measures. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:56:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10895839/iaff-message-to-legislators-back-us-or-else http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10895371/calif-fire-capt-recalls-41-years-on-the-job Oney Durney started his career as a firefighter in 1972 when Fresno had 10 stations -- it now has 24 and he remembers becoming one of the first paramedics in the area in 1971. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:25:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10895371/calif-fire-capt-recalls-41-years-on-the-job http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10893991/calif-recruits-find-fire-academy-challenging Short-staffed by about 10 firefighters because of back-to-back retirements the last two years, Burbank is eager to integrate the new class into the ranks. However, they have to get through the training first. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:20:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10893991/calif-recruits-find-fire-academy-challenging http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10886305/fla-lawmakers-back-disney-firefighters-in-dispute Orange County's legislative delegation voted to craft a bill that would require union firefighters and district management to abide by mediation in a contract negotiations impasse. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:15:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10886305/fla-lawmakers-back-disney-firefighters-in-dispute http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10886283/boston-probie-firefighter-facing-drug-charge-resigns A 24-year-old firefighter was scheduled to be arraigned today on a charge of heroin possession after police arrested him while on duty. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:10:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10886283/boston-probie-firefighter-facing-drug-charge-resigns http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10886095/newspaper-says-calif-firefighters-earn-big-pay According to a study done by the Sacramento Bee, California firefighters earn way more than most Californians with the average firefighter and engineer earning $118,003 annually. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:55:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10886095/newspaper-says-calif-firefighters-earn-big-pay http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10885516/calif-firefighters-may-get-big-pay-raise-after-merger Hoping to reduce staffing shortages and avoid high overtime costs, San Carlos has been negotiating with Redwood City for fire protection service. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:45:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10885516/calif-firefighters-may-get-big-pay-raise-after-merger http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10884790/ny-firefighters-defend-24-hour-work-shifts The mayor of Plattsburgh says the city would save money by switching to eight-hour shifts, but the firefighters want the 24-hour shifts and disavow the mayor's claim. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:25:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10884790/ny-firefighters-defend-24-hour-work-shifts http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10705226/youre-not-getting-younger-but-the-fire-service-is You may be a veteran firefighter and like the fire service the way it is and may not want whippersnappers coming in and messing up a good thing. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:15:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10705226/youre-not-getting-younger-but-the-fire-service-is http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10457987/new-ohio-firefighter-feels-born-into-career Nov. 04--Casey Willoughby was born to be a firefighter. There was really never any question of his career choice. It was there every day for him to see. His grandfather, George, retired as an Akron fire district chief in 1998. His father, James, is a... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:22:29 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10457987/new-ohio-firefighter-feels-born-into-career http://dynamic.firehouse.com/podcast/10458675/firehouse-magazine-insider-july-2011 Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Kevin Roche about the 2010 National Run Survey. Roche has helped Firehouse compile the stats for over 10 years. The National Run Survey can be found on page 60 of the July issue of Firehouse... Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:41:46 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/podcast/10458675/firehouse-magazine-insider-july-2011 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462339/colo-firefighter-charged-in-exam-cheating-case GREELEY, Colo. -- The Weld County district attorney has filed an official misconduct charge against a Greeley fire lieutenant accused of providing advance copies of a statewide firefighter examination. Roger Moore, 46... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:20:42 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462339/colo-firefighter-charged-in-exam-cheating-case http://dynamic.firehouse.com/video/10462774/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak Austin fire officials received a letter from an anonymous author claiming the questions had been passed among applicants and included a copy of the official test questions. Fri, 20 May 2011 09:42:42 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/video/10462774/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462773/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak Austin fire officials received a letter from an anonymous author claiming the questions had been passed among applicants and included a copy of the official test questions. Fri, 20 May 2011 09:42:42 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462773/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462789/nevada-firefighter-fired-in-sick-leave-scandal LAS VEGAS -- A Clark County firefighter has been fired for misusing sick leave, county spokesman Erik Pappa said. Pappa identified the firefighter as Donald Munn, an 18-year veteran of the fire department. Another 13 firefighters are also... Thu, 19 May 2011 00:22:48 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462789/nevada-firefighter-fired-in-sick-leave-scandal