The city and state used private investigators to check on firefighters out on extended sick leave after the city’s Fire Department failed to conduct those compliance checks, state officials said. The decision to use investigators, allowed under the state takeover of the city, came after city and state officials were made aware of possible abuse of sick leave, said Lisa Ryan, spokeswoman for the Community Affairs Department.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Press of Atlantic City

A Cranston firefighter who accused a deputy chief of assaulting him has filed a federal lawsuit against the chief, the city of Cranston, and the fire union. As first reported by Target 12, Lieutenant Scott Bergantino filed the suit Friday, alleging assault, poor training, breach of duty, and negligence.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV Providence 12

Milwaukee Fire Engine 6 rolled out of its east side station on Brady St. for the last time Monday morning. Current and retired firefighters and neighbors came out shortly before 8 a.m. to bid farewell to the beloved firehouse and honor those who occupied it, keeping the neighborhood safe for generations.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Matthew Rose and his father, Richard Rose, have spent a total of 113 years firefighting. Matthew, a former Stonelick Township fire chief, has spent 43 years saving lives at three different fire departments in Greater Cincinnati. Richard has 70 years under his belt; he’s worked everywhere from Loveland to Goshen to Fayetteville.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCPO-TV ABC 9 Cincinnati

First responders in the Inland Northwest look at several types of major incidents and try to learn from them. Locally, there are passenger trains as well as trains that carry coal and oil, that could do some serious damage if they derailed. 2 On Your Side found out how Spokane area first responders prepare to deal with a train derailment if it ever happened.
- PUB DATE: 12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM.com