Although the firefighting profession is among the most stressful jobs, and it is widely believed that firefighters are at greater risk for suicide, few studies have looked at the reasons why some firefighters consider suicide as an option. With so many fires, line-of-duty deaths and other critical incidents, the wear and tear of daily life...Read More
A South Bend firefighter received ankle injuries Thursday night when he fell through a floor while fighting a fire in the 300 block of North Studebaker Street. A Facebook post identified the firefighter as Tony Marvel. A post said Marvel sustained ankle injuries as he fell between four to six feet through the second floor...Read More
All, Its with a heavy heart and sincere sadness that we pass along news that Fire Chief JD Gardner from Texas passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving day. Chief Gardner had stepped down from the Killeen Fire Department in May to focus on his health. He had been with the department since 2006. JD joined the Killeen...Read More
Its with a heavy heart and sincere sadness that we pass along news that Fire Chief JD Gardner from Texas passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving day. Chief Gardner had stepped down from the Killeen Fire Department in May to focus on his health. He had been with the department since 2006. JD joined the Killeen Fire...Read More
Bayens, Kevin Michael, Major Kevin Michael Bayens, 35, of Louisville, was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of November 23, 2016, with loving family and friends by his side. He devoted his life to his community since 1999 as a fire fighter for the Highview Fire Department and as their Fire...Read More
