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Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Louisiana fire district's investigation into complaints against chief turned over to Sheriff's Office

Documents from a five-month investigation of Steve Krentel, the former chief of St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12, have been turned over to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, which issued a warrant for the more than 4,000 pages last month. Krentel's wife, Nanette Krentel, was found dead of a gunshot wound in the couple's burned-down home nearly a year ago.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New Orleans Advocate
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Tennessee firefighter hospitalized after SCBA face piece dislodges at warehouse fire

A Knoxville Fire Department firefighter was hospitalized after suffering smoke inhalation while battling a warehouse fire in West Knox County Saturday evening. According to KFD spokesperson Captain D.J. Corcoran, units were dispatched to 1737 Louisville Dr. at 8:27 p.m. Saturday amid reports of smoke showing from the Aquarium Life Support Systems building from a Knoxville Police Department officer.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Knoxville News Sentinel
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Florida fire captain demoted for stripping off shirt, daring homeless man to fight

Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Jeremy Finney was, by all accounts, a model firefighter — until he lost his cool. The outburst cost him two ranks. Finney has served nearly 16 years in the department and was a member of the Tactical Medical Response Team, which accompanies SWAT teams on dangerous missions. He helped kids learn about firefighting through the department’s Explorer program.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Bay.com
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Massachusetts firefighter finishes US Open tied as top amateur

Massachusetts firefighter Matt Parziale had a Father’s Day to remember as he completed his final round of the U.S. Open. Parziale shot 5-over par Sunday in the final round, finishing with a score of 16-over par for the tournament. The score tied for the top amateur score at Shinnecock Hill in New York.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCVB-TV ABC 5 Boston
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Louisiana fire district's investigation into complaints against former chief turned over to Sheriff's Office

Documents from a five-month investigation of Steve Krentel, the former chief of St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12, have been turned over to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, which issued a warrant for the more than 4,000 pages last month. Krentel's wife, Nanette Krentel, was found dead of a gunshot wound in the couple's burned-down home nearly a year ago.
- PUB DATE: 6/18/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New Orleans Advocate
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