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OCALA, FL – FEB. 19, 2019 – E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced a five-year contract between the City of Chicago and E-ONE’s authorized dealer Fire Service, Inc., to provide multiple E-ONE apparatus including pumpers, aerials and platforms. The City of Chicago has 98 fire stations citywide and it has more ...

Purpose : Work as a federally qualified ENGB on a WDS fire engine to meet insured client needs while working safely and effectively. Reporting: The Engine Boss reports directly to the Assistant Fire Officers. Location: The Engine Boss position may be stationed in their home state, with frequent travel required to meet client needs. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work: ...

Article retrieved from: Chicago Tribune In an “historic” move that could trigger a transformation in how small suburban municipalities deliver emergency services, Calumet Park has outsourced its fire department to a private contractor in an effort to cut costs, village attorney Burt Odelson said. The board voted unanimously Nov. 8 to approve a separation agreement with its firefighters union and ...

  Article retrieved from: WDBJ7 “HANOVER Co., Va. (WDBJ7) – State Police say a firefighter was killed in a crash in Hanover County on Thursday evening. They say the Hanover County Fire and EMS stopped at a crash scene on I-295 for another two-vehicle crash. Police say despite having its emergency lights on, one of the stopped fire engines was ...

On July 18th 2018 West allis firefighters rescue unresponsive occupant from vehicle while on fire.  Subscribe for updates and new job announcements. Email:* First Name Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human:

  Video and description from Loudlabs:  “JURUPA VALLEY – Early Saturday morning August 04, 2018 Cal Fire / Riverside County Fire responded to multiple reports of a house fire in Jurupa Hills. The fire was reported around 12:25am at the Jurupa Hills Cascade Mobile Home Park in the 6100 Block of Camino Real. The first arriving engine company reported a ...

Video and article from WGN9 Chicago: CHICAGO —A fire department diver looking for a man who fell off a boat into the Chicago River on Monday night was separated from his partner underwater and was killed. The Chicago Fire Department said that its “prayers go out to the family of Firefighter Juan Bucio.” It said on Twitter that Bucio “tragically ...

Position Summary Providing fire suppression, emergency medical care, and specialty skills to protect the residents and visitors of the City of Indianapolis. Must perform to the Suppression/Operations Division job analysis. Must maintain a good physical condition and shall be able to pass department medical examinations as prescribed by the Indianapolis Fire Department Work Performance Evaluation, and all other department fitness ...

By Battalion Chief Dean Guccione Beverly Hills Fire Dept. (Ret.) Founder, Tomorrow’s Firefighter   Character and the Firefighter Background Investigation One of the most important traits a firefighter candidate must possess is character. Your character is going to be evaluated throughout the testing/hiring process, as well as during your probationary period. I can’t stress how important your background (your decisions ...

By Battalion Chief Dean Guccione Beverly Hills Fire Dept. (Ret.) Founder, Tomorrow’s Firefighter The Likeability Factor As you study and prepare for your oral interview, there is one element of presenting yourself to the interview panel that can give you an advantage over your competition; and that is the Likeability Factor. How many times have you met somebody for the ...