Clark County Fire District 3 Chief Steve Wrightson admits he’s nervous about finally hanging up his helmet. After more than four decades as a firefighter and nearly three decades with the district, he announced his intent to retire last month. “I’ve never done this before, so it’s kind of awkward for me.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2017 2:11:33 AM - SOURCE: The Reflector.com

A 31-year-old Stanhope firefighter died Monday evening during a drill at the Sussex County Public Safety Academy in Frankford, according to officials. Edward J. Frenenski, an active member of Stanhope Hose Company No. 1, suffered a medical emergency as he took part in a vehicular extrication drill that involved his entire fire department around 8:20 p.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New Jersey Herald

Former Naples Fire Chief Steve McInerny has filed a lawsuit over his firing last year, alleging that city and union leaders "concocted a scheme" to bring him down. He is demanding a jury trial and seeking damages. His long list of defendants includes former Naples Mayor John Sorey, current and former City Council leaders, Naples firefighters and members of their union Local 2174, along with the city's TV channel and the city.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Naples Daily News

With so many concerns on the minds of our nation's firefighters -- training, tactics and protocols; not to mention putting their lives on the line -- it's understandable if something as simple as being cautious with an email is overlooked during a stressful day. One small slip, however, and an entire fire department can fall victim to a hacking attack which can cripple internal communications and data storage or compromise sensitive information for both department members and everyday citizens.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse